A fireplace is a beautiful addition to your home, providing extra warmth during winter and cold nights. Chimneys play a critical role in safely removing toxic byproducts from a fireplace into the atmosphere. The burning of wood, oil, coal, or…
Read More
A gas fireplace is an excellent alternative to the traditional masonry fireplace as it offers tranquil warmth with minimal tending and cleanup. However, there are a few risks that come with poor fireplace or chimney installation and maintenance. Here are…
Read More
As tax season begins rolling around many of us are looking forward to refunds, and who doesn’t like getting money back? But did you know that if you live in a home with a chimney or fireplace that you can…
Read More
You’ve heard it from us, time and time again – “have a professional chimney sweep done”, “schedule your chimney sweep”, and while it’s true, there’s more chimney maintenance that you need to plan for. Especially before you enjoy a cozy…
Read More
No matter the chimney and fireplace system you have, whether it’s a wood-burning stove, or a factory built fireplace, it’s important to keep in mind what you’re burning. If you have gas logs, you don’t necessarily need to worry about…
Read More
A fireplace comes with certain safety risks, but those risks can be reduced with a fireplace safety screen. Not only will they keep your family safe, but they’ll also keep your home protected from stray sparks and embers. Safety screens…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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,…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More© 2025 Valley Chimney Sweep & Restoration, Inc. Certified Chimney Sweeps™
