Removing ordinary chimney soot is pretty simple. But if you have heavy creosote buildup, youll have to call in a pro. Well show you how to inspect yours to see if it qualifies as a DIY job.

It was springtime, 1914. Plato, Minnesota, was home to a two-story brick school. The school, though small, was quite a feat for a small town at the time. Built in 1903, the structure was ...