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The Beauty of the Regency Fireplace Products
From amazing gas and wood fireplaces to the finest gas and wood stoves on the market, Regency Fireplace Products is a name that is synonymous with quality and value. Northeastern Chimney Sweeps takes pride in... Read more
Does your Chimney System Need a Makeover?
In a home, there’s no better place to gather together with friends and family than around a warm fire in winter. However, the fireplace system is one of the most overlooked areas when it comes to... Read more
Ben Franklin, Father of the Fireplace Insert
Benjamin Franklin is famous for many things, one of which is the invention of the Franklin Stove. Benjamin did research to discover how to improve fireplaces after realizing that many people were dying every year... Read more
Tips for Burning Wood Responsibly
The best measure of responsible wood-burning is simply the amount of smoke that’s produced by the fire and released into the air. Old-fashioned masonry fireplaces have long been known to fail the responsible wood-burning test.... Read more
Everything to Know about Chimney Dampers
The primary purpose of a chimney damper is to close off the flow of air in the chimney when the fireplace or wood stove is not in use. When a fire is lit, a homeowner... Read more
Fire Prevention 2014 – Check Smoke Alarms
National Fire Prevention Week 2014 is October 5 thru 11, and this year’s focus is on smoke alarms. Since 1922, this annual focus on fire safety sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has... Read more
The Fundamentals on Chimney Liners
It is not unusual for a homeowner to get the news that a new chimney liner is needed in order to safely burn fires in the fireplace or wood stove. Many are doubtful because they’ve... Read more
Choosing Between Wood Fireplaces & Wood Stoves
If you’ve settled on using a wood-burning heat source, you’ve made a great choice. There are numerous benefits to wood-burning, including the fact that wood is the most inexpensive and sustainable type of fuel. If... Read more
Choose from 3 Types of Gas Burning Hearth Appliances
Gas fireplaces & stoves are a favorite with homeowners, providing a convenient way to enjoy roaring fires when it’s cold outside. Whichever type you choose, the gas fireplaces and gas burning stoves of today have... Read more
Old Houses and Chimney Issues
If you buy an old home with a fireplace and chimney, it can be dangerous to assume that the chimney is safe to use without first having a professional chimney sweep give it a careful... Read more