Winter Weather and Your Chimney

Winter brings so many wonderful things: skiing, sledding, snuggling down in front of a beautiful crackling fire. A beautiful fireplace is something many people dream about, and it can definitely add value to your home. But along with ownership comes the responsibility...

The Anatomy of Your Chimney

The vision of curling up in front of a crackling fire is one that many people share. But when it comes to actually knowing how a fireplace works, a lot of people can’t go into much detail. It’s important for a fireplace owner to know what the chimney and fireplace...

Seasonal Fire Safety Tips

Cooler weather ushers in the excitement of fall and winter sports, holidays, and more time spent at home with family and friends. The season change is also a good time to re-evaluate your fire safety plan. A good plan has many fire prevention details to it to keep...

The Benefits of a Stainless Steel Liner

A home is your most expensive and important possession, and every homeowner learns quickly that the cost for upkeep is constant and necessary. Finding the most efficient and dollar saving solutions is every homeowner’s goal. When you begin looking at improvements for...

Diagnosing Drafting Issues

Chimneys can experience two different types of drafts: the draft that moves smoke up and to the outside, and the type that brings air — and even smoke — into your home. It doesn’t take much to figure out which one is the good draft, yet many homeowners...

The Dangers of Creosote

Leave creosote to the professionals Creosote is described in many forms: chemicals, a wood preservative, pesticide, a flammable liquid, possible carcinogen. Regardless of the form, use, or origin, creosote is toxic and hazardous. If you burn wood in a fireplace or...

Why Professional Chimney Sweeps Are Your Best Bet

You’re beginning to feel a chill in the air and have ordered wood to build a fire in the fireplace over the weekend. As the wood is being delivered, a truck pulls up and a guy with a clipboard approaches. He is a sweep and was driving by and noticed heavy soot at the...