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For many, this time of year is full of getting the kids ready for fall sports while trying to squeeze in a vacation. For others, it’s a time for home updates and repairs. Their spring... Read more

If you own a fireplace, then you must know that, like most things, regular maintenance is important in preventing repairs. As a homeowner, there are some easy preventative maintenance tasks that you can perform to... Read more

If you are like me, you do everything you can by yourself. From home repairs to plumbing and installation. This is fine, but do not try to install your fireplace yourself. This is one of... Read more

Now that we’re well into May, most homeowners across our region have stopped using their fireplaces. The next step on their to-do list is to get it ready for summer. This usually involves a handful... Read more

When is the last time you used your fireplace? For most homeowners in the Connecticut area, that season ended a while ago. With warmer weather on the horizon, now is the best time for masonry... Read more

Have you ever looked at the homes throughout your neighborhood while out on an evening walk? If so, you probably noticed that some homes have chimneys and vents. Others only have vents. Do they serve... Read more

Aside from clean burning fuel and adjustable heat, one of the main reasons for the popularity of gas fireplaces and inserts is the convenience of starting a fire with the push of a button. Using... Read more

No matter the size or location, there are several dangers of chimney leaks. After all, water can be hard to track down and is often a major headache by the time you notice a problem.... Read more

When Dave and Sharon Lamb founded Northeastern Chimney in 1984, it was following a centuries-old tradition of exceptional fireplace care. In years gone by, those in the fireplace industry were known collectively as “chimney sweeps.”... Read more

You look up at the chimney and notice something that seems out of the ordinary. It appears that it is leaning or pulling away from the house. Well, if you have your own leaning tower... Read more