Chimney maintenance experts agree you should clean your chimney at least once a year. Many homeowners believe they can save money by cleaning their chimneys alone, but this can be dangerous for those not properly trained. While it can be… Read More
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Maintaining Your Fireplace and Chimney this Spring
While there are still a few chilly nights ahead of us, spring is certainly in the air. Warm weather comes with quite a few pleasures, but soon, we’ll have to say goodbye to roaring fires in the fireplace. We should… Read More
The Benefits of Annual Chimney Cleaning
A cozy fireplace is a beloved feature in many homes, providing warmth, ambiance, and a sense of comfort during the cold winter months. However, to keep your fireplace in optimal working condition and ensure your family’s safety, prioritizing regular chimney… Read More
The Importance of Using Seasoned Firewood
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
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