Choosing firewood for your chimney is important, because what you burn can determine the amount of creosote in your chimney. If the narrow passage where combustion materials are carried out of your home is clogged by creosote, it can be…
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Homeowners have started pulling out their Christmas decorations early this year, and turning on their fireplace early to enjoy a cozy fire. During the winter months, the chances of you using your fireplace are higher, and we recommend having it…
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Chimney damage can appear from many different things, including chimney fires, leaks, weather and more. Over the years of our team repairing chimneys, we’ve seen damages from each of the reasons that we’ll mention below. Damages will happen over time,…
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As we’ve said before, it’s crucial to schedule your annual chimney inspection. We recommend scheduling it for a year in advance, if possible. If you schedule your inspection well before the start of cool weather, you’ll have enough time to…
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Summer is winding down, which means fall and cold weather is coming. Before the cold weather hits, make sure your wood-burning fireplace is ready to add warmth and comfort to your home. We recommend having any chimney maintenance done well…
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If your chimney is leaning, an inspection and repair are needed right away. As we’ve said before, chimney maintenance is essential, because it can help keep moisture, animals, and debris out of the masonry system. But annual chimney maintenance can…
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There are many parts to a fireplace and chimney that you may not think about until it’s time to start a fire or have a chimney sweep done. One component of the chimney that you likely know about is the…
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Chimney sweeps are an essential part of home maintenance, and they should be done annually. Not only is it a good home safety measure, but it also prevents life-threatening hazards. The ideal time to have your chimney swept is during…
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During the summer, it can get extremely humid and cause problems with different systems in your home. When humidity is in the forecast, you might notice some smelly odors coming from your chimney. The humid air can affect your chimney,…
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Summer is the best time to have your chimney maintenance completed. Whether it’s a chimney sweep or repairs, consider scheduling an appointment with a chimney sweep service. By scheduling your inspection now, you could have more appointment options and you can…
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Is your fireplace looking dingy and dirty? You can clean soot, ash, and smoke off fireplace bricks, and it’s not too hard to do with the right cleaning product. If you want to clean the bricks before you start a…
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Chimneys are one of the most popular features homeowners look for when they purchase a new home. There’s nothing like watching and sitting by the fire on a cold fall or winter night. Homeowners decide to purchase and install new…
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