Does your fireplace sit unused because it’s worn out or neglected? If your fireplace has seen better days and you want it back, you might wonder whether it’s better to repair it or upgrade it....
A clean chimney is a safe and efficient chimney. Whether you enjoy a wood-burning fireplace on cold nights or rely on a gas insert for steady heat, keeping your chimney clear of creosote, soot, and...
Have you considered the least pleasant part of having a fireplace to be scooping ashes and handling them properly to avoid an accidental fire? What if the uses for wood ash in your home and...
The chimney crown is an important part of your chimney system, preventing water damage. Crowns are typically made from concrete or metal and sit on top of the chimney to prevent water from seeping into...
Do you ever experience a bad smell that you believe is coming from your fireplace? When it rains or is humid outside, you may smell it even more. There are a number of reasons that...
At one point, many believed that the introduction of central heating would mean the end of the fireplace. And many homebuilders started building homes without one. However, there is nothing like a beautiful fireplace that...
There’s something special about a pizza straight from the oven. That crispy crust, the bubbly cheese, and the sizzling toppings. But here’s the thing: your pizza oven’s performance (and the taste of your pizza) has...
The mortar between masonry has a much shorter lifespan than the bricks—25 years max as opposed to a century or more. Brick mortar repair for chimneys is often required sooner than other parts of a...
Humidity doesn’t only make you feel uncomfortable; it can also do a number on your chimney. Whether you live in a region with high summer humidity or deal with moisture from rainy seasons, your chimney...
