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Why NCSG and Certifications Should Matter to Homeowners
When you are choosing a company to provide chimney or venting services, the best way to discern which company is best is by learning which is a NCSG member and has qualified chimney sweeps. These... Read more
Winter Chimney Care: Chimneys vs. Winter Ice and Snow
This Connecticut winter has had no shortage of freezing and thawing cycles, snow on rooftops, and resulting damage to chimneys. Yet many people overlook the need for maintenance of their chimneys. The fact is that... Read more
What Types of Creosote are in Your Chimney?
Some form of creosote is produced anytime you burn wood in your fireplace. Creosote, tar, and soot are byproducts of wood burning and the mix of the three components is typically called creosote. There are... Read more
What’s Different about Factory-Built Fireplaces, as Compared with Masonry Fireplaces?
It’s possible to enjoy virtually all the pleasures and benefits of a fireplace, even if there is no chimney in your home. In the absence of a masonry fireplace, you can install a factory-built fireplace.... Read more
Tips for Choosing the Firewood You Really Want
Determining which firewood is the best for you depends upon your particular needs or your preferences. You may like a fire which produces a pleasant aroma, crackles and pops, is highly efficient, or burns most... Read more
Tips for Greater Fireplace Efficiency
As pleasant as it is to enjoy a warm fire, the percentage of homes which depend upon a fireplace or wood stove to heat their home went from 90% in the early 20th century to... Read more
Children as Chimney Sweeps in England – A Terrible Chapter in History
Did you know that there’s a terrible chapter in the history of chimney sweeps? Children were widely used as human chimney sweeps in England for about 200 years, and the lives of these little ones... Read more
A Safety Tip: Schedule your Chimney Cleaning and Inspection Without Delay
There is one occasion in which preventative maintenance could definitely be a matter of life and death, and that’s when it comes to cleaning your chimney. Experts say that the importance of regular chimney cleaning... Read more
Introduction to Pellet Stoves – Part 3
Environmentally Friendly Pellet stoves produce a comfortable and very dry radiant heat. But the most impressive feature about pellet stoves is that they give off less pollution than any other heating system you can choose... Read more
5 Steps to Having a more Eco-friendly Fireplace
Article contributed by High’s Chimney Service, a Maryland chimney repair and cleaning company. 1. Know thy Enemy If you’re concerned with the environmental impact of using your fireplace, the first step is understanding that impact.... Read more