With winter upon us, lighting up the fireplace and getting cozy indoors becomes a key component of wintertime habits for everyone. Knowing how to handle your fireplace properly is important with temperatures dropping. If you have a wood-burning fireplace, you’ll… Read More
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The Dangers of a Cracked Chimney Liner
It’s not uncommon for homeowners to ignore their cracked chimney liner. After all, some think its impact will be limited to the liner itself and won’t affect the rest of your chimney, fireplace, or home. The cold, hard truth? A… 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
How to Fix a Blocked Chimney
When referring to a chimney blockage, we usually mean any obstruction within the flue itself, not blocks at either end of the chimney. If your chimney flue is blocked, all kinds of further damage can happen, so you certainly want… Read More
Preparing Your Chimney for Winter
Winter is right around the corner. The season’s colder weather has already made a handful of appearances, encouraging many to indulge in warm fires in the fireplace on those cold fall evenings. If you’re in this category, hopefully, you’ve already… Read More
Keeping Snow Out of Your Chimney
Winter definitely feels like it is finally here, and for many people, that means they’ve got the heat going (and maybe even those fireplaces). By this time, you should have done your yearly chimney inspection to ensure everything is safe… Read More
The Importance of Routine Chimney Inspections
Your chimney is one of the most important parts of your home. It is a vital part of your heating system and is responsible for maintaining the health and safety of your home and family (chimneys carry away the dangerous… Read More
The Dangers of Chimney Fires
Once the weather becomes consistently crisp, few things are more restorative—nor as comfy-cozy and (so to speak) warmer—than a crackling chimney fire. It can be a place to gather around with loved ones and unwittingly lay the groundwork for fond… Read More
Do’s and Don’ts of Firewood Storage
There is no denying that firewood needs to be appropriately stored for safety reasons. Stacking and storing your firewood will become important as you live in the home throughout the years. When you improperly store your firewood, you’ll likely end… Read More
Why Is My Chimney Leaning?
Fall and winter are the two seasons when many homeowners are thinking about the safety and functionality of their chimneys. A leaning chimney is one of the many common problems that can be detected with the naked eye or during… Read More