Creosote – A Primer

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...

Creosote is Hazardous

Keeping Creosote Out of Your Chimney Anyone with a chimney knows that it is important to protect it against certain things, such as animal inhabitants or water damage. However, few homeowners are aware of the dangers of having creosote buildup in their chimney. Even...

My Fireplace Stinks!

If You Have Strange Odors Coming from Your Chimney, It May Be Time for a Cleaning It is not uncommon for homeowners who frequently use their fireplaces to eventually notice strange odors coming from the chimney. In some cases, the odors are nothing to worry about but,...

Cleaning Your Wood Stove

Wood stoves are common sources of heat for many homes.  It is important that people who use wood stoves and fireplaces have proper cleaning and maintenance done regularly for optimum performance and safety.  Even if you try to do the maintenance yourself, it is still...

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Manassas, VA 20109