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While the leading cause of household fires involves cooking, the second leading cause involves heating systems, including fireplaces, according to a recent study. There’s no need to be fearful about using fireplaces, however. If a... Read more

Whether you’re building a new house or trying to improve on the efficiency of your current heating system, a wood stove may be the best choice for your home. Modern-day wood stoves are a far... Read more

A fireplace fits with winter like a hand fits a glove, but what do you do with your fireplace during the warm months? When the outdoor temperatures rise, the idea of even watching a fire... Read more

On a cold winter day, nothing seems better than warming up to a hot blazing fire. But as you may know, sometimes getting this picture perfect winter scene is easier said than done. Burning green... Read more

In an earlier article the anatomy of a chimney was detailed, and the parts of the fireplace itself weren’t included. The fireplace is separate from the chimney and has its own anatomy, though both of... Read more

3 Reasons to Install a Fireplace Insert Fireplace Inserts Provide Three Primary Benefits, And More… Do you need to replace your traditional fireplace? If so, have you considered getting a fireplace insert? These are heating... Read more

What’s Not a Good Penny-Pinching Decision? You Guessed It – Proper Chimney Maintenance and Chimney Inspections are NOT something to skimp on. Families today are finding all kinds of new ways to save money because... Read more

Chimneys have an anatomy! Never took that course in school? Well, we did. At school that is. is the Certifying Organization for all professional chimney sweeps. We advise always choosing a qualified Chimney Sweep. Get... Read more

Besides the urban legend about the jolly old man in the red suit, there are many commonly believed myths surrounding chimneys and fireplaces. Don’t fall for tall tales anymore. Check out the facts! Myth #1:... Read more

Just like the Wicked Witch of the West… “I’m meeeelting” Water is Your Chimney’s Biggest Enemy too! Spring and Summer is a time when moisture of all kinds will be bombarding your chimney. The freezing... Read more