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Cold weather signals it’s nearing the time for St. Nick to begin his annual journey to deliver presents to all the good little boys and girls. Unfortunately, cold weather also signals impending snowstorms, freezing temperatures,... Read more

Traditions! Lifestyles have become so busy that we have forgotten about the year-to-year activities that people do, called traditions. Family traditions go back long before you and I were on this planet. Traditions should be... Read more

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

It’s October, and Halloween is in the air. Witches and goblins, ghouls, and ghosts are all around. There is a noise in the house, and you jump out of your chair. That spooky movie you... Read more

Life in historic Hartford, along the majestic Connecticut River, memorialized by the legendary writer Mark Twain, is a tale of two worlds: The bustling city center with urban amenities and a sprawling suburban landscape with... Read more

When bricks start to chip, crack, flake, and break down, this is called spalling. This is quite common as the bricks age. Eventually, the bricks will fall away from the structure if not repaired.  What... Read more

Gas fireplaces have become more and more popular over the past several years. Millennials are coming of age. They are busy with their careers, buying their first homes, and raising a family. However, they don’t... Read more

Exactly what is going on? My chimney seems to be leaning. I’ve had no weather events to cause such a lean. So, what is going on? Most commonly it is due to the foundation, but... Read more

What is Creosote? Before we can talk about what causes soot buildup, we need to discuss what creosote is. Creosote is the buildup of burnt wood and coal. It is a dangerous byproduct that stays... Read more

We have just come out of a cold, long winter. The days are getting warmer. The nights are getting shorter. We see flowers and trees budding all around us. The fireplace is becoming a thing... Read more