In today's chimney industry, we have top-locking chimney dampers that are easy to install, rust proof, and completely seal the flue when not in use.

It is possible to replace a chimney throat damper, but installing a flue-top damper makes more sense and is a relatively easy do-it-yourself project. A good quality flue-top damper costs between ...

Close Off Fireplaces with a Chimney Cap Damper A chimney cap damper seals a fireplace from the top. This style of damper is very secure; some even come with a rubber seal. “If you have a top ...

After using your fireplace all winter, the hot, steamy days of summer can cause your chimney to really stink. Here's how to stop the stench!

"I had a new damper installed on our chimney, and it failed within two years. The heat from the fireplace compromised the tension in the springs that hold the louvers open so smoke could escape. I ...

We also have a chimney cap. I read online that a damper at the top of the chimney with a pull chain might be a good idea, to keep any rain from coming into the fireplace and causing the smell.

This article was originally published with the title “Self-Acting Fire Damper for Chimneys” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 10 No. 16 (December 1854), p. 124 doi:10.1038 ...

Closing the damper won't do it, and closing off the firebox opening won't either. Here's a sure-fire cure, which a reader told me about: He bought a kerosene lantern, like those used for signaling ...

Chimney fires can be caused by a buildup of a tar-like substance called creosote. Here's how to make sure your chimney is clean and up-to-date.