Spring is finally here, and that means spring cleaning is on your mind. The arrival of spring is an occasion to rid your home of that dusty winter air, and your fireplace and your chimney should not be left off your spring cleaning list. After using your fireplace all...
If you want your wood-burning fireplace to burn cleaner and more efficiently, using seasoned firewood ranks high in importance. If you are not familiar with what this type of wood is, the term “seasoned” simply means dried. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of...
Our Indianapolis area has seen some rough winter weather this season, and we have already seen the damage left behind. One of the biggest winter-related problems we see is spalling, which occurs when water penetrates a masonry surface, including a brick chimney, and...
Have you noticed loose bricks on the exterior of your chimney? Or maybe you have seen other repair needs to your chimney. To be sure your fireplace and chimney are in tip-top shape, The Mad Hatter suggests you take care of repairing those loose bricks and any other...
As a parent, you will do just about anything to protect your children from hurting themselves. However, it can be a challenge to keep young kids away from the dangerously hot glass in front of gas fireplaces. Fortunately, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission...
According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), a damper is a crucial component of every chimney. Necessary for an energy-efficient home, the damper keeps the heat in and the cold air out of your house, which reduces your heating costs. Your damper is...
Has your old wood-burning fireplace seen better days? If you are ready to update your fireplace, consider installing a gas-fueled fireplace insert. Older wood-burning fireplaces can be unsafe to use as well as extremely inefficient. Installing a fireplace insert is an...
One of the leading causes of chimney fires, according to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), creosote build-up is a dangerous fact of life when you have a wood-burning fireplace or stove. Removing creosote deposits from your chimney walls plays a big role...
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the leading cause of home clothes dryer fires is failure to clean the vents and lint filters. Preventing these fires is easy when you have The Mad Hatter offering dryer vent cleaning, along with all of our...
One of the most important parts of your fireplace and chimney system, chimney liners are required by most local fire safety codes and regulations. Whether you have a wood-burning, gas, or oil heating appliance, your chimney needs to be lined to work efficiently and...
