There is only one guaranteed fix for a fireplace smoking problem: a chimney exhaust fan. This type of device sits on top of your chimney and when turned on creates a negative pressure within the chimney chamber pulling smoke out of the fireplace and up the chimney. Other possible solutions are: raising the height of a chimney; installing a smoke guard of the upper-front of your fireplace opening; opening a door or window to allow more air into the home; using a gas fire starter pipe for a few minutes to heat up the chimney; or installing a set of gas logs or a modern, highly efficient fireplace insert that is similar to a wood-burning stove (which will also provide a great deal more heat).