Q. Tim, I need your help. I’ve got a masonry fireplace that puffs smoke into the room when a fire is burning. It gets worse as the fire dies down. I’ve spoken with three different bricklayers who ...

Why is the smoke from your fireplace going into your living room, and not up the chimney? Here's what might be happening.

Q: Tim, I need your help. I’ve got a masonry fireplace that puffs smoke into the room when a fire is burning. It gets worse as the fire dies down. I’ve spoken with three different bricklayers who ...

Nothing ruins a cozy fire in your fireplace faster than smelly smoke billowing into your living room. But what exactly causes smoke from fireplaces to come back into your house, and how do you make ...

When you want to create a relaxing atmosphere inside your home on cold winter nights, few things beat a roaring fire. Built-in and freestanding fireplaces can keep your home cozy during winter. The ...

Q: I have a masonry fireplace that puffs smoke into the room when a fire is burning. It gets worse as the fire dies down. I've spoken with three bricklayers who build fireplaces and have received ...

Dear Action Line: My son bought a house originally owned by his grandparents. The fireplace smokes. He had a reputable chimney sweep check it and was told it did not require attention. What do you ...

Dear Jim: I just installed a new efficient fireplace in the living room. In the past, I have had problems getting a wood fire started and burning without much smoke. Do you have some tips for building ...