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Chimney Drafting

Solving a Chimney Drafting Problem

In a properly working fireplace and chimney system, all combustion products & gases will be displaced up the chimney and out into the atmosphere, leaving no traces of smoke in your home. There are times,...

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Fireplace in Summer

Ideas for your Fireplace in Summertime

A fireplace is usually the focal point of a room, no matter the season. There are things you can do to make it a harmonizing part of the room, even when winter is over. Decorate...

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child chimney sweep

Chimney Sweeps – A Brief History

Chimney sweeping is a needed and honorable profession with a history that goes back to 16th century England, though fireplaces date back to early Roman times.  The story of chimney sweeps includes the first recorded...

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Damaged Mortar

8 Clues that Your Chimney May Need Repairs

Using a fireplace safely is directly dependent upon having a chimney that is sound, able to keep out moisture, unobstructed, clean, and in overall good condition. Homeowners sometimes forget that a chimney needs maintenance and...

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Factory Built Insert

5 Benefits of Switching to a Fireplace Insert

Are you facing expensive repairs to your fireplace, or does it need to be completely rebuilt? You could install a fireplace insert instead and end up just as happy with the results as if you...

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Maonsry Fireplace

Differences Between Masonry & Factory-Built Fireplaces

A masonry fireplace typically increases the value of a home, which may not be the case with a factory-built fireplace. Both do provide the beauty, pleasure, and warmth of a crackling fire; but there are...

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EcoFriendly

Burning Wood Is an Eco-Friendly Way to Heat your Home

Unlike other domestic heating resources used today, wood is renewable, sustainable, and affordable.  If you’re concerned about the carbon footprint created by using your fireplace or wood stove, the good news is that burning wood...

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Chimney

Spring Cleaning Should Include the Chimney & Fireplace

It’s that time of year again. With the coming of the warm weather, many homeowners get into “spring cleaning” mode. Maybe it’s getting rid of the old to make room for the new, or maybe...

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Chimney Sweep

10 Things to Know Before Hiring a Chimney Sweep

Some so-called chimney sweep companies are actually run by unqualified scam artists who offer low prices but don’t provide needed services.  Other unscrupulous “sweeps” trick you into agreeing to unnecessary repairs; after they accept a...

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