Q. We had a chimney cleaning service inspect our chimney and they suggested that we install an insulated flexible aluminum flue liner in our chimney connected directly to our gas water heater vent.

"Always make sure the flue is open, the carbon monoxide needs a place to go, and if you close the flue, you'll bring dangerous gases into your home," said Rachel Neutzler with Lake Travis Fire Rescue.

Before old man winter comes knocking at your front door, you may want to call give these guys. Chimney sweeps can mean the difference between keeping warm or losing everything. “This is the dangerous ...

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — During this week’s brutal cold, Jan Little warmed up by the fire. “When I went to go to sleep I decided, ok it’s time to put out the coals and poke them around and close the ...