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
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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
The Importance of Dryer Vent Cleaning
When many homeowners think about the risk of house fires, they think about the chimney. However, the dryer vents running through your home can also be just as dangerous. As part of your chimney cleaning and chimney safety routine, you… Read More
Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Chimney
Spring is the perfect time for deep cleaning and freshening up your home. Don’t forget about chimney cleaning during your spring cleaning routine. Regular chimney cleaning is crucial to maintaining the cleanliness and safety of your fireplace and chimney, allowing… Read More
What to Expect During a Chimney Inspection
We’re always telling our customers to take advantage of our chimney inspection services, but not all know what that entails. Before and after winter are great times to look into this service to keep your fireplace safe, energy-efficient, and functioning… 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 Should You Get Your Chimney Capped?
If you have a chimney, the chimney cap is important for keeping it safe. A chimney cap is an addition, usually made of metal or clay, installed on the top of the chimney. It protects the chimney, especially the flue,… Read More
Preparing for a Chimney Sweep Appointment
When a chimney sweep is visiting your home for a chimney cleaning or chimney inspection appointment, it’s a good idea to properly set your expectations. While they will do their best to keep the area they are working in tidy,… Read More
Fixing a Smoking Fireplace
A typical complaint homeowners make about their fireplaces is that the smoke doesn’t travel up the chimney as it should. Instead, they find that the smoke goes into their home. Fortunately, chimney professionals know how to fix a smoking fireplace… Read More