Why is My Fireplace Smoky? Just as you are about to enjoy the evening with a nice warm fire and you suddenly smell smoke. In no time at all, your whole living room is filled with smoke and you feel like suffocating. You wonder where the smoke is coming from. Lo and...
With thoughts of spring break and spring-cleaning, you know you are one step closer to leaving the frigid cold in the past. This also means that you will have less use out of your fireplace. Now is the time to start with chimney maintenance and repairs so there is...
One of the major goals of a chimney cleaning is to remove the build-up of creosote. It is a natural by-product of burning, so it is impossible to be creosote-free, but allowing it to accumulate is dangerous. What is it? Creosote is part of the chemical products that...
It is often said that water is a chimney’s number one enemy. This is true for so many reasons, among them that water can damage and weaken your chimney’s brick and mortar, compromise your chimney’s structural integrity, create a fire risk, cause an unpleasant smell,...
Many homeowners cannot imagine that there would ever be a major problem with their fireplace since it is such an integral part of their home. However, just like anything else, the fireplace is susceptible to normal wear and tear. A spring fireplace facelift is the...
Understanding What Goes On Inside Your Chimney Looks can be deceiving. The might seem like it’s in perfect condition and ready to perform its strenuous duties for the upcoming cold winter nights, but is it really fit for the job? Your chimneys can appear in excellent...
