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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

If you have a fireplace and chimney, as you probably know, you have a beautiful design feature which increases the value and appeal of your home and provides opportunities for enjoyable moments by a cozy... Read more

Since a gas fireplace burns very clean as compared to a wood-burning fireplace, some homeowners who heat with gas don’t realize the importance of an annual chimney cleaning and inspection. There are many conveniences of... Read more

Many people make the mistake of taking their chimney for granted; they assume that the structure is a worry-free part of the house.  Problems do arise, however, and a chimney in need of repair should... Read more

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a killer that claims the lives of more 500 people in the United States every year. Known as the “Silent Killer” because it is odorless and invisible, CO is the number... Read more

All chimneys today are supposed to be lined, either with clay tile, a cast-in-place flue, or a metal liner, by dictate of building codes.  Perhaps with the exception of stainless steel liners, all of these... Read more

There are many different components to a fireplace and chimney, and many different issues can potentially go wrong.  When a fire won’t start or stay lit in your fireplace, it’s an indication that there’s a... Read more

It’s still snowy in Connecticut, offering more opportunities to enjoy your fireplace before warm weather sets in.  But if you try to light your fireplace and it won’t start, there could be many possible causes. ... Read more

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

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