If you’re a homeowner with a fireplace, getting a chimney inspection should be at the top of your home improvement and maintenance list. Regular fireplace inspections can help prevent fires and ensure your chimney is functioning properly year-round. But where…
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Creosote buildup in chimneys is a common issue that can cause a range of health risks and safety concerns. It’s important to understand the dangers associated with creosote buildup and to take steps to prevent creosote in your chimney. In…
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If you own a fireplace, you know how wonderful it can be to relax by the warm glow of a fire on a chilly evening. However, a poorly functioning fireplace can quickly turn that cozy night into a smoky nightmare…
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Love the cozy look and feel of a wood-burning fireplace, but don’t want to bother with ash and smoke? Now is the perfect time to upgrade to a gas log fireplace. A gas log fireplace is the ideal wood-burning fireplace…
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Typically when people say they love the smell of a fire, they don’t mean gross fireplace odor! Besides the fact that no homeowner or building visitor wants to be in an area that smells unpleasant, fireplace smell and chimney odors…
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Even if you commit to a thorough spring cleaning every year, it’s easy to overlook some of the bigger jobs — even though they’re just as important. The inside of your chimney is out of sight, out of mind, but…
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A new year means new beginnings, and this could be the beginning of having a fireplace in your home! Whether to add some change to your lifelong abode, or renovate a new home, these trending fireplace ideas of 2023 will…
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Gas and wood-burning fireplaces are aesthetically functional home additions that keep you warm and cozy during winter. You do, however, need to schedule regular chimney maintenance to keep them running efficiently and safely. Valley Chimneys informational blog will help you…
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We all know the easiest answer to what goes on a fire: firewood. But not all wood is actually safe to use, especially when having a fire indoors. Wood readiness is categorized as stages of seasoned and unseasoned wood depending…
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While we may not be Santa Claus, Valley Chimney is the only other chimney professional that you should be trusting when it comes to your chimney! Chimney sweep maintenance is no joke. At Valley Chimney Sweep and Restoration, we hold…
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A warm welcome to the chimney owners community! Whether you have recently moved to a home with a chimney, or have decided to add one to the house you’re in currently, Valley Chimney Repair and Restoration is in full support…
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Chimneys are an excellent aesthetic, and functional, addition to your home. Outside, the exposed brick adds major curb appeal, while inside, the radiating warmth creates the coziest home. While chimneys are built to stand the test of time, Chicago seasons…
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