Common Problems with a Chimney Liner
November 22nd, 2016While masonry chimneys made of brick and mortar may be beautiful and timeless, it’s not a safe material for smoke and other byproducts to move through.
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Prepare Your Chimney for Snow and Winter Ice
November 14th, 2016In the wintertime, you may assume you can light the fireplace without any repercussions. But when you live in an area where snow and ice play a prominent role in the winter’s climate, you need to take some extra precautions.
Three Things You Must Do Before You Use Your Fireplace and Chimney
November 7th, 2016This year, don’t take your comfort and safety for granted. Starting a fire in the fireplace can come with a cost, and you need to be sure your home is as safe as possible before you can enjoy the cozy glow of a fire on a quiet evening with your loved ones.
Is a Pellet Stove Better than a Woodstove?
October 24th, 2016Today, you have more options than ever before when you want a wood- or pellet-burning appliance to fill your home with warmth. Rather than traditional wood-burning stoves that require seasoned logs of firewood, pellet stoves burn small wood pellets an inch or less in length.
Is It Time to Retire Your Smoke Alarm?
September 26th, 2016Our chimney techs and fireplace experts want to make sure that your home is protected from the dangers of a chimney fire—and that you have time to act if smoke does begin to fill your home.
How to Maintain Your Clothes Dryer
September 12th, 2016Certain parts of your home tend to get more attention than others when it comes to cleaning and regular maintenance. You scrub surfaces in your kitchen and bathroom because you see them every day.
Who Should I Call to Sweep My Chimney
September 5th, 2016Cooler weather will be sneaking up on us in no time at all. And it’s so important that your home is prepared. As you use your heating equipment, you can, unfortunately, put your home at risk. However, proper maintenance and preparation helps to avoid some of this risk.
Summer Is the Perfect Time to Install a Chimney Cap
August 8th, 2016Summer is a great time to do work on your house, and a chimney cap is an important, relatively inexpensive installation. If you don’t already have a solid chimney cap in place, then we strongly recommend calling in professional chimney technicians this summer.
3 Hidden Fire Hazards You Should Get Checked
August 2nd, 2016Hopefully, you and your family members all have a plan in place in case a home fire sets off alarms and forces you to vacate quickly. But, of course, we hope you never have to face this possibility—and you hope so too.
