During your last chimney inspection, did your sweep mention a cracked refractory panel? Did you even know you had or what a refractory panel is? Educating yourself about your fireplace is essential to home safety....
Do you have an odd smell and cannot figure out where it’s coming from? Try your chimney. Foul odors permeating from the chimney can linger through the whole house. It is one of the biggest...
Summer is officially here and who doesn’t love to spend as much time outside as possible? Instead of taking a vacation, why not create your own private oasis in your backyard? One way to do this...
One of the scariest things you can hear is there is mold in your home! Everyone knows about mold growing inside the walls or under your floor, but did you know one of the most...
Your home is missing something special, the fireplace you’ve always wanted, and have recently decided you’d like to install one. Except you cannot decide between a traditional fireplace or a wood-burning stove. There are benefits...
Are you noticing a white powder on the exterior of your chimney? If so, your home could be experiencing a common problem called efflorescence. This white substance is actually salt deposits left behind from the...
One of the most popular requests we receive at Chimney Solutions is from homeowners looking to update their old-fashioned wood fireplace. When they ask us for our suggestion on a solution, we often recommend a...
Suffolk of England was established so long ago, it is classified as an ancient city in the United Kingdom; and yet the “first woman chimney sweep” in the city was announced in recent months. The...
Firewood selection could possibly be a more important issue than you realize. If you choose the best firewood, you will save money, cut down on pollution, and prevent excessive amounts of flammable creosote from being...
