There is nothing better on a cold night than a warm fire, but this time of year the nights aren’t really getting cold enough to beg for a fire anymore. Does that mean all your saved-up firewood will go to… Read More
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Chimney Repairs You Might Need This Spring
Spring is finally here. Flowers are blooming everywhere you look and migrating birds are passing through our area. With your fireplace falling out of use until the return of colder weather, it’s the perfect time to get some work done… Read More
Chimney Liners: 3 Different Kinds
By now, you should be pretty familiar with the anatomy of a chimney. But one component of chimneys we haven’t discussed too much is the chimney liner. A liner helps to prevent chimney fires by protecting flammable components from the… 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
Why Is There Water in Your Fireplace?
On these rainy spring days, you might hear a dripping sound coming from your fireplace. Or perhaps you’ll notice a distinct musty smell emanating from it. If you find yourself in either of these situations, you should never ignore it…. 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
Is Your Firewood Properly Seasoned?
By now, you should know that adequately seasoned firewood burns better. You’re going to have a much easier time lighting that fire if the wood has been nicely dried out. But it’s more important than that. You should think twice… Read More
Never Put These Flammables in Your Fireplace!
No one should ever have to experience a house fire. The good news is that, if you take proper fire safety precautions at home, you can reduce your risk of experiencing a devastating house fire to almost zero. As you… 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