Fireplaces are an attractive home feature that many specifically seek out when looking for a home. While many people don’t think about fireplace upkeep when buying a home or during the off-season when it’s hot outside, maintaining fireplace safety still…
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As the temperature drops and cooler temperatures arrive with the changing of seasons, homeowners may find that animals have taken up residence in their chimneys, bringing in nesting or bedding material with them. It’s not uncommon to find animals in…
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With cooler weather approaching and peak fireplace season nearly here, it’s the perfect time to prepare your chimney for the busy burning season ahead and tackle any chimney maintenance needs. You may not realize there is more to maintaining your…
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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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