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
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What to Look for When Hiring a Chimney Sweep
When it comes to chimney sweeping, you can’t cut corners. The fact is that chimneys are expensive, delicate parts of our home that must be taken care of properly if you want to reap the benefits for as long as… Read More
What Happens If You Don’t Clean Your Chimney
Routine home maintenance is vital to your home’s health and longevity. Everyone knows to change air filters once or twice a year, seal windows and doors, and clean your gutters. However, it’s easy to miss other equally important but not… Read More
Tips for Increasing Fireplace Efficiency
In front of the fireplace is one of the best places to relax at the end of a long day or on a chilly winter night. However, without proper chimney maintenance and chimney sweeping, it can be unsafe to start… Read More
Why is My Chimney Blocked?
A chimney is an important part of any home — especially during the winter when homeowners use the fireplace a lot more frequently. Chimneys typically can get blocked during the colder months — but the blockages occur for various reasons…. Read More
Chimney Inspections: What to Expect
Whether you rely on your fireplace as a primary home heating source or mostly for the cozy atmosphere and ambiance, annual chimney inspections are an absolute must. First and foremost, this is a safety issue as accrued ash and soot… Read More
“What’s That Smell?” Identifying Unpleasant Chimney Odors
For many people, a fireplace is one of the top qualities that they look for in a home. The mental image of a crackling fire in the cold of winter is enough to let people see themselves in a potential… Read More
Choosing the Right Chimney Cap
Did you know that if you didn’t have a chimney, your fireplace, oil burner, or wood or pellet burning stove simply wouldn’t work? And if you have a chimney that’s not up to snuff, that fire-based appliance is not working… Read More
Maintaining Your Gas Fireplace
A gas fireplace is a lovely addition to any home, especially in cold climates. Gas fireplaces provide warmth and create a comfortable atmosphere, and you need to make sure it’s appropriately functioning all winter long. Maintaining a fireplace is as… Read More
4 Tips for Preventing Chimney Fires
Chimney fires are more prevalent than you may think. Fires come in different sizes, and there are smaller kinds that homeowners may never realize are happening. Any chimney fire can cause destruction; it’s just a matter of how much. A… Read More