Most people do their best to sweep out soot and ash off of their hearth and firebox, but some don’t realize that fireplace maintenance is more than that. If your home has a wood or gas-burning fireplace, you also have…
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When the weather is nice and you’re spending time outdoors, you may have looked up at your chimney and seen a missing chimney cap or obvious chimney repair signs. Fair weather seasons are the perfect time to inspect your chimney…
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Just like your roof and the exterior of your home, your chimney is constantly exposed to the elements, changing temperatures, and inclement weather. This can make it vulnerable to water damage, even if there aren’t any cracks or other damage…
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Your chimney is one of your home’s most recognizable features, yet it’s often overlooked. Chimney problems often start small, but if ignored, those chimney repair signs could spell big problems. That’s why regular inspection and maintenance are so important. Your…
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If you have a fireplace at home, you might not think much about your chimney or how the weather affects it. However, chimney weather damage is something you should be concerned about because the weather can significantly impact your chimney….
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Fireplaces are often a selling point for homes, offering aesthetic appeal and practical use. If you have a fireplace in your home, whether you’ve just bought your home or you’ve lived there for a while, it’s important to understand not…
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When summer hits, many fireplace owners are focused on spending time outdoors, other renovation projects, and well, life, not worrying about chimney maintenance in summer! While it may not be an active burning season, there are still a number of…
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If you have a fireplace, you may have wondered what the recommended chimney cleaning frequency is to keep it clean, as well as operating properly and safely. Regular chimney cleaning is an important part of chimney maintenance and for the…
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For everyone with a fireplace, having a functioning chimney draft is essential to safe, efficient burning. A chimney draft is essentially the process of heat rising and fresh air coming in to feed a fire, and in that process, a…
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In colder climates, people might use their fireplace year-round. However, in the Midwest, where each season brings variable temperatures, many choose to use it only seasonally. Seasonal fireplace use provides an excellent opportunity to stay on top of fireplace maintenance,…
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The small metal cover at the top of a chimney does a lot of work that most homeowners overlook. You wouldn’t leave a hole, window, or door open to the elements in any other part of your home, and your…
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Having a fireplace in your home is a cozy asset, providing both warmth and ambiance during the cold winter months, especially if you live in the far west suburbs of Chicago. However, your fireplace’s chimney poses significant risks if not…
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