How to Start the Perfect Fire

This winter, Winston’s Chimney Service wants you to enjoy the best wood-burning fires that you can burn. Of course, you will need to only burn seasoned firewood, which is wood that has been allowed to dry for at least six months after it has been cut. This type of...

Get the Proper Firewood for Your Fireplace and Chimney

To enjoy the best fires possible this winter, you should be burning the right type of firewood. Selecting proper firewood not only provides you with longer lasting fires, but it also helps to keep your chimney cleaner and safer. The Chimney Safety Institute of America...

Want to Upgrade Your Fireplace?

Upgrading your old masonry fireplace to a more efficient heating appliance can be an excellent way to save money on your winter utility bills as well as to conserve your use of energy. If you have been considering making an update to your fireplace but are having a...

Close Up Your Fireplace and Chimney for the Summer

Warmer weather has arrived, and this means fireplace season has ended. Since you will not be burning a fire again for a few more months, closing up your fireplace and chimney for the summer can help you to cool your home more efficiently. You do not want to lose your...

Update the Look of Your Prefabricated Fireplace

Have you been considering updating the look of your prefabricated fireplace? An economical and simple way to both change the look of your hearth, a fireplace insert can be a great choice. Winston’s Chimney Service can install any type of insert that has been designed...

Why Hiring a CSIA Chimney Sweep is Important

People trust products and services that come with a notable certification, and this is with good reason. A product, service, or professional backed by a reputable organization is much more likely to have the correct features or training necessary to serve its purpose....