When we are actively burning wood in our fireplaces or wood stove, we expect it to smell, so we don’t think there is anything wrong with it. Then, spring and summer come around and the fireplace and chimney reek of this acidic, almost metallic, smell mixed with a...
If you have noticed unpleasant odors in your home this summer but cannot find the source of the smell, you might want to check your fireplace and chimney. The heat and humidity we often experience here in our service area of Maryland, Northern Virginia, and...
The fireplace in your home has served you faithfully over the years. In the snowy east coast winter months, it may heat your home or provide that special ambiance on a snowy night spent inside. On holidays or other special occasions, the quiet crackling fire in the...