The snowy season is your hearth’s time to shine. When the wind is blustery and the gray sky is spitting snow, it’s time to light up the fireplace. Unfortunately, the time of year that is best for using your fireplace may take the biggest toll on your chimney system. In fact, the worst

Your chimney is built to last. When constructed properly, in accordance with residential standards and safety codes, your chimney should outlive your house. If your chimney has gone years without being serviced, inspected, or repaired, then you may have some issues that you aren’t eve

Chimney leaks are quite common, can lead to costly repairs, and are 100 percent preventable. However, while chimneys are built to last, they can be taken down from the inside out by water damage. This damage can occur behind the scenes, before a homeowner even notices! Chimney Leaks:

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 problems now, rathe