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Would you like to upgrade your traditional fireplace in a very cost-effective way? Glass doors provide excellent benefits, and they only add to the beauty of a hearth. The following are five benefits of installing... Read more

Because of rising fuel costs, wood-burning stoves and pellet stoves have been growing steadily in popularity. If you are like many other homeowners, you are determined to cut utility costs; and either of these appliances... Read more

Are you preparing to sell your home? Don’t forget about hiring a professional chimney sweep to inspect and clean your chimney beforehand. There are various things involved with selling a home. According to the National... Read more

Furnace flues need to be inspected annually and cleaned regularly by a certified chimney professional, no matter what type of fuel is used. Many of our customers have said they thought their utility company or... Read more

If you have difficulty getting a fire started in your fireplace or if you don’t know how to burn fires that produce the amount of heat you want, this simple guide for wood burning is... Read more

Connecticut winters can be harsh, and it makes things easier for homeowners to prepare in advance. You will need to take the proper steps to prepare your chimney, fireplace, and home for cold, winter weather.... Read more

With the changing of the seasons comes a variety of challenges especially during the winter. Many pleasant possibilities come along with the fall and winter seasons, such as family time at Thanksgiving, the joys of... Read more

A wood-burning fireplace can be the source of a lot of joy; but if the fireplace smokes, it can also become a source of frustration and a hazard. Many people don’t realize that when a... Read more

Freelance writer, Wesley Foldessy, contributed this article on behalf of Premier Firewood Company, a firewood delivery company serving New York and Connecticut. Can The Wood I’m Burning Affect My Chimney? Chimney maintenance can be both... Read more

  Yes, there are women who work as chimney sweeps, but not very many. One question female chimney sweeps are always asked is about the job being such dirty work and whether it bothers them.... Read more