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Chimney Anatomy

Know Your Chimney’s Anatomy

The chimney is often the most neglected system in the whole home. Homeowners rarely give it the attention that it desperately needs despite the fact that it must perform properly in order to be safe...

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Chimney Cap

Do I Need a Chimney Cap?

Many homeowners question whether or not it’s necessary to install a chimney cap. Even though relatively inexpensive to buy and easy to install, this little piece of metal atop your chimney can actually save you...

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Chimney Fire

The Key To Preventing Chimney Fires

Chimney fires are extremely dangerous and can result in thousands of dollars of property damage and even death if they spread to the structure of the home. With over 25,000 chimney fires in the country...

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Chimney Liner

Do I need a Chimney Liner?

While your chimney is a complex system with a detailed anatomy, there is one component every homeowner should understand; the chimney liner. The liner is actually a very crucial part of every chimney, but what...

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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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