Open fire places might look comforting and cosy, but what about the smoke they can generate ... Global Action Plan estimates ...

Before lighting your wood stove, you need to understand how airflow and draft work. When your stove and chimney are cold, the air pressure can reverse. This prevents smoke and gases from escaping.

To inspect it yourself, take the cap off the top of the chimney and either shine a flashlight down the chimney or drop a light bulb on the end ... People should make sure their smoke detectors are in ...