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After Labor Day is the Perfect Time for an Inspection
All About Fireplace Maintenance
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Are Chimney Dampers and Flues the Same Things?
Around The Fireplace Activities
Basic Chimney Chores Homeowners Shouldn’t Forget
Before Getting a Chimney Liner, Ask These 7 Questions
Benefits of Annual Chimney Inspection
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Block Cool Air from Entering Through Your Chimney This Fall & Winter
Build Home Value with a Fireplace Upgrade
Can I Use My Existing Chimney With a New Wood Stove?
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Chimney Caps Prevent Major Problems
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Create Your Own Backyard Oasis
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Custom Fireplace Designs for Your Interior Fireplace
Dangers of Using Your Fireplace Without an Inspection
Debris Falling Down The Chimney
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Do All Chimney Flues Need Cleaning and Inspection?
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Don’t Wait Until Fall to Have Your Chimney Cleaned
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Don’t Trust Your Home to Just Any Chimney Sweep
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Enjoy the Vibe of a Fire All Year with an Electric Fireplace
Ensuring Your Flue Is Safe
Essential Areas Examined in Level 1 Chimney Inspections
Even Unused Fireplaces Need A Chimney Cap
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Fire Prep To-Do List Before the Season’s First Fire
Fire Prevention Week Oct. 8-14: Plan TWO Ways Out!
Fire Safety Tips for Using Fireplaces and Wood Stoves
Fireplace Anatomy 101
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Get a Chimney Inspection Before Selling your House
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Get A Fireplace To Enhance The Interior Of Your home
Getting Fireplace Ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Greater Fireplace Efficiency This Winter
Guide for Building a Fire in your Fireplace or Wood Stove
Has the Icy Winter Damaged your Atlanta Chimney?
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Have Your Gas Fireplace Serviced This Spring
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How to Burn Wood Responsibly
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Identifying Staining on Chimneys
Important Chimney and Fireplace Terminology
Increase Chimney and Fireplace Efficiency This Winter
Is Burning Wood Harmful to My Chimney or the Environment?
Is Chimney Cleaning Always Necessary?
Is it Easy to Convert a Wood-burning Fireplace to Gas?
Is it Time for Furnace Flue Maintenance?
Is Something Wrong With Your Fireplace?
Is Your Chimney Adding to Your Heating Costs?
Is Your Chimney Welcoming Unwanted Visitors?
Is Your Money Going Up the Chimney? How to Make Your Fireplace More Efficient
Issues That Occur with A Faulty Chimney
Keep Your Chimney Pest-Free
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Less Money Goes Up in Smoke With These Fireplaces
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Most Common Chimney Problems
National Fire Prevention Week 2014 – Smoke Alarms
National Fire Prevention Week 2016 Focuses on Smoke Alarm Safety
Nine Things You Should Never Burn in Your Fireplace
Older Homes Can Come with Potential Chimney Issues
Outdoor Fireplace Safety and Maintenance
Parge Your Chimney’s Smoke Chamber this Summer
Pet Proofing your Fireplace
Preparing Your Fireplace for Fall
Prevent Costly Chimney Repairs with Preventative Maintenance
Preventing or Removing Raccoons
Pro Tips for a Well-Maintained Chimney and Fireplace
Properly Storing Firewood
Questions for Greater Fireplace Efficiency This Winter
Real Estate Inspections & Your Chimney
Reducing Creosote Build-up
Repair Your Chimney for Winter Warmth and Safety
Replacing Older Prefabricated Fireplaces
Room Makeover with a Fireplace Mantel & Surround
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Save Money – Practice Preventative Chimney Maintenance
Scheduling Your Chimney Inspection: Be Proactive Not Reactive
Should You Replace Your Chimney Liner?
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Spring Cleaning: How to Clean Your Fireplace
Spring into Action with Your Annual Chimney Inspection
Spring into Action with Your Annual Chimney Inspection
Stay Cozy This Winter with the Right Fireplace
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Summer Fireplace Care Tips
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Ten Reasons to Buy a Wood Burning Stove
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The Anatomy of a Fireplace
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The Difference Between Wood Fireplaces and Wood Stoves?
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The Light Side of Chimney Sweep Trivia
The Most Famous Chimneys in the World
The Purpose and Function of a Chimney Cap
The Top 5 Chimney Killers
The Winter Holiday Season and Fireplace Safety
There is No Better Time than Spring to add a new Gas Fireplace, Gas Logs, Fireplace Insert, or Stove
Time for Your Annual Chimney Cleaning and Inspection
Tips for a Clean, Safe, & Well-Maintained Fireplace This Winter
Tips for Achieving a Safe Chimney System
Tips for Adding a Fireplace to a Small Space
Tips for Fireplace Safety – Wood, Gas, & Electric Fires
Today’s Wood Stove Designs are Fashionable and Trendy
Top 5 Reasons to Install Glass Doors on your Fireplace
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Top Your Chimney in Style
Turn Your Firebox Repair into a Fireplace Renewal
Two Hidden Causes of House Fires: Pyrolysis and Batteries
Unlined Chimneys: A Problem Found in Many Older Homes
Upgrade The Wood Fireplace with To Gas Fireplace Insert
Use the Summertime to Remodel Your Fireplace Surround
Warning Sign It’s Time to Replace or Repair a Wood Stove
Water & the Misunderstood Masonry Chimney
Ways a Chimney Sweep Can Help You Reduce Your Energy Bill
We Can Detect the Source of Your Chimney Leak
What a Routine Inspection of Your Chimney Might Turn Up
What are the benefits of a wood stove versus a traditional fireplace?
What Can I Do with My Fireplace in the Summer?
What Does a Chimney Sweep Service Provide?
What Gas & Wood Burning Chimneys Have in Common
What is a Direct Vent Fireplace & How Does it Work?
What is Causing my Chimney Discoloration?
What Technicians Look for During a Chimney Inspection
What to Do if your Chimney Liner is Damaged
What You Need to Know About Black Glass
When Do You Need a Chimney Inspection?
When is a Chimney Relining Definitely Needed?
When Your Fire Isn’t Burning as Bright as It Used To
Why a Level 2 Inspection is Crucial To Buying A Home
Why Fireplace Repair is Only for Knowledgeable Experts
Why Gas Fireplaces Need Annual Inspections
Why Is Firebox Cleaning an Important Part of Chimney Service?
Why is my Chimney Rusting?
Why It’s Important to Close Your Damper in The Summer
Why Should I Waterproof My Chimney?
Why the Lowest-Price Chimney Sweep May Be the Most Dangerous
Why you Need Glass Fireplace Doors
Why You Should Inspect Your Chimney Flashing
Why You Shouldn’t Call a Roofer for Chimney Leaks
Why You Shouldn’t Neglect Chimney Maintenance
Why Your Chimney Is Leaning and What to Do About It
Winter Fire Safety Precautions
Winter Preparation Tips – Part 2
Winter Preparation Tips – Part 1
With a New Chimney Liner, is it Necessary to Hire a Chimney Sweep?
Women Chimney Sweeps Fine with the Dirty Work
Wondering “Why is My Chimney Leaning?”
Wood Stove Problems and Solutions
Wood-Burning Fireplace versus Wood-Burning Stove
You Shouldn’t Use a Regular Vacuum to Clean A Fireplace
Flashing: A Leading Cause of Chimney Leaks
Three Common Fireplace Safety Mistakes
Do Your Walls have Ghosting aka Soot Stains?
7 Benefits of Heating with a Fireplace or Wood Stove
Ten Benefits of a Zero Clearance Fireplace
Beware of Chimney Sweep Scams
Why Chimney Cap Maintenance is Important
Why and How to Reduce Creosote in your Chimney Lining
The Tools of Professional Chimney Sweeps
Reasons Annual Chimney Inspections Should be a Priority
Fabulous Fireplaces- Celebrities, Movies, & the Titanic
Build a Fire that Has Your Favorite Characteristics
Approaches to Cleaning your Chimney
Child Chimney Sweeps: Dark Chapter in Sweep History
Understanding CSIA Certification & NCSG Membership
Why it’s Important to Choose Local Firewood
An Annual Chimney Sweep Celebration
How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Ten Reasons a Fire Won’t Start – Pt2
Ten Reasons a Fire Won’t Start – Pt1
How To Improve Fireplace Efficiency
Dryer Vent Cleaning
What Is Stuck In Your Chimney?
The Three Types Of Creosote
Tips For Greater Fireplace Efficiency
U.S. Household Fires Provide Lessons In Safety
How To Have a More Eco-Friendly FirePlace
What Is TuckPointing
National Fire Prevention Week is Oct 6 – 12
Home Improvements 101- The Chimney Liner
Misconceptions About Chimneys
Why You Want & Need a Wood Stove
Keep Your Fireplace Child & Pet-Friendly
Give your Fireplace a Makeover
Selecting First Class Firewood
Benefits of Adding a Fireplace Insert
Don’t Cut Out Chimney Maintenance to Save Money
Know Your Chimney’s Anatomy
Do I Need a Chimney Cap?
The Key To Preventing Chimney Fires
Do I need a Chimney Liner?
Solving a Chimney Drafting Problem
Ideas for your Fireplace in Summertime
Chimney Sweeps – A Brief History
8 Clues that Your Chimney May Need Repairs
5 Benefits of Switching to a Fireplace Insert
Differences Between Masonry & Factory-Built Fireplaces
Burning Wood Is an Eco-Friendly Way to Heat your Home
Spring Cleaning Should Include the Chimney & Fireplace
10 Things to Know Before Hiring a Chimney Sweep
How Often Does a Chimney Need to Be Cleaned?
Wet Winter Weather Can Be Tough On Chimneys
5 Reasons Your Fireplace May Smell Bad
3 Types of Chimney Damage Caused by Moisture
Trust Your Chimney to a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep
White Staining Is More Than an Aesthetic Problem
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