Summer is not officially over, but since the kids are back in school and the coffee shops have rolled out pumpkin everything, it might as well be. This is the perfect time to start thinking about all those toasty fires… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘chimney maintenance’
Benefits of Preventative Maintenance for Your Chimney
Your chimney is one of the most important parts of your fireplace. Without it, you wouldn’t be able to use your fireplace safely. The chimney funnels all of the dangerous smoke up and away from the home so that you… Read More
Why You Should Get Your Chimney Repaired this Summer
How often do you use your fireplace? Now that it’s summer, it’s unlikely that you’re regularly using your chimney, but it’s also likely that you did use it plenty during the recent colder months. Now that summer is around and… Read More
The Dangers of Creosote
If you have a wood-burning fireplace or stove, it’s essential to understand the dangers of creosote buildup. Creosote is a combustible byproduct that accumulates in chimney flues with each use. Over time, the accrual of this dark, tar-like substance poses… Read More
The Importance of Installing a Chimney Cap
In addition to adding a charming, rustic look to your home or business, a chimney cap serves a vital purpose in ensuring the efficiency and safety of your fireplace and heating systems. Installing one, you might say, is a “surefire”… Read More
Why Chimney Liners Are Essential
With winter firmly behind us, you may think that you don’t have to worry about your chimney for a few months but don’t be so quick to remove chimney maintenance from your to-do list. If you neglected to have your… Read More
Spring Cleaning Your Chimney and Fireplace
While there may be a few more cold nights ahead of us this spring, for the most part the season of roaring fires in the fireplace is done. Does this mean that once you put out that last fire of… Read More
Why You Should Only Use Seasoned Firewood
Even though it feels like winter is far behind us, spring can still be the season of at least a few more roaring fires in the fireplace before we move into the off-season. Those spring nights can get pretty chilly,… Read More
Tips for Increasing Fireplace Efficiency
In front of the fireplace is one of the best places to relax at the end of a long day or on a chilly winter night. However, without proper chimney maintenance and chimney sweeping, it can be unsafe to start… Read More
Fireplace Safety Tips for the Holidays
The holidays are in full swing. And with that comes the preparation — and safety. With all the festive decorations coming out, it becomes increasingly important to keep your home safe during these festive times. With cozy fires being all… Read More