Your fireplace kept you cozy all winter… so don’t neglect it in the summer! The longer, warmer days of summer tend to beckon you out of the house, but giving your fireplace and chimney a little TLC in the warmer months means you’ll be all set and ready to...
There are many components of a chimney system that work together to make sure that your chimney is keeping smoke and other hazardous chemicals flowing out of your home, while still ensuring the interior parts stay protected. One of these components is your chimney...
There may not be a profession quite so storied as that of the humble chimney sweep. People have been cleaning out chimneys, and therefore making homes safer, for almost as long as homes have existed. The many stories that history tells us of the chimney sweep have...
Winter can be tough on a chimney. Think about it – your chimney stands exposed to the elements day in and day out, year after year. Moisture that infiltrates brick can freeze and expand, putting pressure on masonry that can lead to gaps and cracks. As the years...
A fireplace or stove is considered highly desirable by most homeowners. There’s just something cozy about sitting around a flame, and a fireplace is an attractive centerpiece in a room. In terms of both design and function, a warm stove or fireplace is an asset to a...
