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Are Your Spring Allergies Made Worse by Fireplace Smoke & Odors?
If you dearly love your wood-burning fireplace but find that smoke and odors are intensifying your allergies, you need a solution. Depending on the severity of your allergy, you might consider creating less smoke from... Read more
Benefits of Chimney Waterproofing This Spring
As spring arrives in Hartford and throughout the Connecticut River Valley, many residents are looking forward to the beautiful sights of blooming tulips and daffodils rather than gloomy skies and mountains of snow. Since New... Read more
What Type of Damper is Best? Pros and Cons of Each Type
Relaxing beside your wood- or gas-burning fireplace, exploring the adventures of a Mark Twain novel, is a warm and cozy way to spend a chilly day in Hartford, CT. While your chimney is working to... Read more
Spring is Right Around the Corner: Chimney Checklist
Many are still digging out from a major winter storm that swept across the country, and with temperatures still in the single digits in some places, it’s hard to think that spring will ever arrive.... Read more
Cracked Chimney Crown? The Cost of Ignoring It in 2026
It is difficult for a homeowner to understand all aspects of the chimney. There are so many different parts and functions for each component. Before I can move forward with this blog, I must stress... Read more
Have a Hearth! Valentine’s Day Decorations for Your Mantel
Spring may not be in the air quite yet, but love is, because Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. Fireplace owners are used to decorating their mantels for big holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Still, you... Read more
What is a Fireplace Changeout? How Can it Benefit Your Historic Home?
What is more comforting than a cozy night by an architectural masterpiece? A fireplace in an older home brings a sense of history. The same ambiance is just not felt in a newer-built fireplace. Historic... Read more
Why Get a Second Opinion on Chimney Damage?
Imagine your chimney getting struck by lightning or catching fire, resulting in damage that needs repair. After getting an estimate for the repairs, it’s wise to seek a second opinion to ensure you’re making the... Read more
New Year’s Resolution: Schedule Your Annual Chimney Inspection
The holidays are over, and the tearing down of decorations has begun. We have all been thinking about a New Year’s resolution. I should eat better, go to the gym more, and go to bed... Read more
Is Your Chimney Ready for Santa? A Last-Minute Safety Checklist
Ready, Set, Go! We are now in December. If you haven’t stopped to breathe, you may want to do that now. What are you forgetting about? Have you prepared for your fire to glow all... Read more