A thorough chimney system inspection and cleaning should be atop your spring preventative maintenance checklist, as they’ll be able to shed light on potential other issues. As days grew shorter and the weather got colder, the majority of us retreated indoors to...
Have you ever experienced waking up in the middle of the night to the sound of animals going in and out of your chimney? Isn’t it just annoying? It’s not only disturbing, it can also destroy the inside of your chimney. Yes, it can cost you a fortune, and all because...
It’s when you have a dirty fireplace that is filled with ash that you open doors to bigger problems like fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. Both equally deadly situations. We can all agree that this is something that should not be underestimated. We all want to make...
Many fire safety experts recommend that you check the batteries on your smoke alarms each time you adjust household clocks for Daylight Savings Time. This is one way you can minimize your risk.
With homeownership comes great responsibility. If something breaks, you can either fix it yourself or find someone with the requisite skill set to do the work for you. Cracks and/or overall deterioration in your firebox will, more than likely, fall into the latter...
What makes a fire burn? Why is it possible to build a roaring fire one time and one that barely stays lit the next? Fire is a chemical reaction in which heat energy is produced. When fossil fuels burn, they combine with oxygen to produce heat. Keep reading as we, The...
You have routine maintenance done on many of the things you own so why should your chimney be any different? You want your fireplace to be to be both visually appealing and safe for you and your family. It is recommended that every year you have a chimney sweep and...
You may have the right stuff, but do you know how to burn the right way? Keep reading to find out what in the world we’re talking about. Keep in mind, of course (for those that need to be told fast-food coffee is hot), that the following information applies only to...
What Are the Parts of the Chimney and Their Purpose? Having a chimney and fireplace in the home is a great way to warm up a cold winter night. However, many homeowners feel that they would be better off without one when the chimney starts to malfunction. In many...
Have You Ever Thought About Waterproofing Your Chimney? Masonry chimneys are designed to last a long time -- bricks and mortar are durable and beautiful, and when chimneys made of those materials are properly maintained, they can stand up to years and years of use,...
