by Dennis Lamb | May 24, 2016 | Fireplace Maintenance
Every summer, The Mad Hatter receives calls from customers complaining about unpleasant odors coming from their chimneys through their fireplaces. Several things can create stinky smells, and the heat and humidity in the summer can make these odors even worse. Now...
by Dennis Lamb | Apr 10, 2016 | Carbon Monoxide Safety, Chimney Information
Within the inner walls of your chimney, dangers could be lurking that you are not able to see. If it has been a while since your chimney has been professionally swept and inspected, you may not know exactly how great the risks could be. As the Chimney Safety Institute...
by Dennis Lamb | Jul 13, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
As soon as the weather gets warmer, The Mad Hatter receives calls from our customers asking us why their chimneys are so stinky. You can blame unpleasant fireplace and chimney odors on heat and humidity. Hot temperatures combined with extra moisture in the air can...
by Dennis Lamb | Dec 27, 2014 | Chimney Sweeping
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...
by Dennis Lamb | Aug 22, 2014 | Fire Safety
The essential ingredient to a successful fire, the right firewood can provide you with convenient, effective, and safe heat all winter long. Many homeowners with a fireplace know very little about choosing and storing firewood correctly. Our customers at The Mad...
