Fireplaces are an excellent feature to have in any home. They are perfect for warming your home during the winter months and adding a cozy ambiance to your space. Families love to gather around the fireplace during special occasions. Unfortunately,… Read More
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What is Chimney Flashing?
All parts of your chimney work together to ensure that all smoke is properly ventilated and your house remains safe. If a part of your chimney is damaged, broken, or missing, it can put your home’s safety at risk. Many… Read More
Chimney Cleaning Logs: Do They Work, and Are They Safe?
A working chimney and fireplace are great to have in your home. With a combination of regular maintenance and basic fire safety best practices, you’ll have no issues to speak of. But too many homeowners try to cut corners on… Read More
Spring Maintenance for Your Fireplace and Chimney
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 of its own, but soon we’ll have to say goodbye to roaring fires in the… Read More
When Do Chimney Swifts Nest in Maryland?
If you’re anything like most Marylanders, you’ve been enjoying the first few warm days of the year. The season’s earliest wildflowers have blossomed, and our first migratory birds will show up in the coming weeks. Proud owners of fireplaces are… Read More
How Chimney Fires Start
There’s nothing quite like a crackling fire in your fireplace on a cold, snowy winter’s night. If you have a working fireplace, you’re surely the envy of your neighbors at this time of year. Many homes have fireplaces, but if… Read More
Troubleshooting Why Your Chimney Won’t Draw
We’ve all been there before: you’re trying to light a fire in your fireplace, but your chimney just won’t draw. This leads to smoke flooding the room, and you desperately trying to figure out what you can do to fix… Read More
Determining Why Your Fireplace Smokes
There’s nothing quite like a roaring fire on these cold winter nights. During this time of year, you should be thrilled to have a working fireplace. By the same token, you might be frustrated to find that you have issues… Read More
Signs You Need Chimney Sweeping
You’ve probably heard that you need chimney sweeping once per year. This is a great rule of thumb, but it’s not true for everyone. Everyone’s fireplace usage is different. Some people light far more fires than others. Some use firewood… Read More
Tools Used for Chimney Sweeping
Don’t underestimate the importance of a clean chimney. Chimney fires are one of the leading causes of residential fires across the country. In addition to the threat of fire, neglecting your chimney can result in water damage and even increases… Read More