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3 Mistakes Homeowners make related to Fireplace Safety
Many homeowners unknowingly create dangerous situations related to the use of their chimney and fireplace. Don’t light another fire without making sure that you aren’t making any of the following blunders with chimney safety which... Read more
Add Style to Your Chimney with a Copper Chimney Cap or Shroud
A chimney cap may be considered an accessory, but it is something no chimney should be without because of important benefits provided. If you choose to install a copper chimney cap. You get much more... Read more
Best Way to Cut Chimney Repair Costs: Preventative Maintenance
A fireplace can quickly turn from a pleasure to a headache if costly chimney repairs suddenly become unavoidable. One way to keep this from happening is by keeping up with regular chimney maintenance. But the... Read more
Do you have one of the 5 Most Common Chimney Problems?
A chimney is not the low maintenance feature many people think it is. The handsome addition of a fireplace and chimney means taking on a whole set of responsibilities. To ensure that the wood-burning heat... Read more
7 Reasons Fireplaces and Wood Stoves are a Benefit
A fireplace is an asset to any household for many good reasons. Of course, a fireplace and chimney add warmth and monetary value to a home. The architecture of the hearth and mantel make a... Read more
3 Reasons Annual Chimney Inspections are Crucial
For many people in the U.S., this is a tough economic time and budgets are getting tighter. If you have a fireplace and are unsure about whether the expense of an annual chimney inspection is... Read more
In the Event of a Chimney Leak, Check the Flashing
Moisture in a chimney system can be a costly problem and has various causes. One of the most common reasons for leakage that we come across on service calls is faulty flashing. The connection between... Read more
The Titanic Hearths and other Fireplaces Linked to Fame
All fireplaces provide a wonderful source of warmth when it’s chilly outside, but some also have chimney pieces that are truly outstanding. There is really no limit to the type of design you can use... Read more
Rely on the Tools of Professional Chimney Sweeps- Skip DIY!
It’s important that your chimney be clean, for safety reasons as well as to ensure that the chimney can operate efficiently. Some people try to dodge expenses by accepting slick offers for low-cost cleaning, but... Read more
Ecological Warning: Keep Firewood Local
Since cutting firewood is not allowed at many campsites, have you ever thought about bringing firewood with you from home? Or have you considered bringing in special logs for your fireplace from another state because... Read more