The Importance of Seasoning Your Firewood

Firewood

Fall weather is amazing, and it’s just around the corner. The days stay warm but there’s a cool feel to the nighttime breezes, and one thing that feels so good is to take the chill out of the air by burning a fire in your fireplace, whether it’s indoors or outdoors....

Spring Cleaning – Even Your Chimney!

Chimney Cleaning

This is such a great time of year. We’re through with winter, when the days are cold and the nights are colder. There’s just something about feeling the warmer breezes, seeing fresh spring grass and flowers, and smelling the sweet smells of springtime on the breeze....

Stainless Steel Chimney Liners

chimney liner

Your chimney is an undeniably strong structure. You would think that nothing short of an earthquake could bring one down. That’s why it’s so surprising to people when they realize that something much gentler can have a damaging effect. Precipitation. Precipitation...

Mortar Wash and Water Repellent

Water Damage, Water Repellent

Winter can just leave things looking dingy and dirty, especially if you’ve had some precipitation over the cold months. When precipitation splashes on the ground, it can hit your house and leave things looking less than bright and springy. Even the chimney can use a...

Chimney Caps

Chimney Cap

Damper, firebox, chimney crown, chimney liner, chimney cap.  These are some of the things that you know about if you own a home with a fireplace.  But even though you know your fireplace has these components, do you really know what the purpose of each is?  Some work...

The Value of a Chimney Cap

Chimney Cap

Do you know what a chimney cap is? Ever wonder what a chimney cap do? Chimney caps play such a important role for your masonry chimney, as it’s located at the top of your chimney to protect against all kinds of invasions such as the elements, animals, and...

The Importance of Chimney Cleaning

Chimney Cleaning

There are some household repair tasks that should not be ignored. Keeping your furnace filters clean and dryer vents clear are some examples. This will prevent possible fire situations. Make sure that your gutters are cleared of leaves, nests, or other debris so that...