If your home has a chimney, it is essential to keep up with its maintenance in order to keep it safe and working well. Though there are steps that you can take to keep up with your chimney’s maintenance on your own (check out our Homeowner’s Chimney Care Guide), it is important to involve a… Continue reading
Greetings, We hope you had a great holiday weekend! As there is not much use for a fireplace in the summer, we are sure you were not thinking about your fireplace or chimney. There are, however, some important steps that we recommend ensuring that you are ready when cold weather returns. Since we know that… Continue reading
Chimneys are needed for not only fireplaces, but also for anything that burns coal, oil, wood, or gas. A chimney’s purpose is to remove carbon dioxide and other byproduct gases from the air. Having a chimney that properly works is essential to your safety. The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends having your chimney, fireplace,… Continue reading
The weather has finally turned warmer and we are busy grooming the outside of our homes. Most people do not think about their chimney during the summer months, but summer is a critical time to get needed maintenance issues out of the way before cool fall weather arrives. The truth is that masonry repairs should… Continue reading
Do you have a gas fireplace in your home? A gas fireplace gives the luxury of lighting a fire at the click of a button. Dating all the way back to 1895, gas fireplaces still serve as a staple in our homes today. Whether you have a gas fireplace or you’re thinking of getting one… Continue reading
If you’re attracted to the allure of an old-fashioned wood stove, you might be thinking of using it to keep your home warm in the winter. Living in New England, many old and historic homes contain one of these gems. However, you want to consider wood stove safety before you light a match. Similarly, if… Continue reading
A properly installed chimney cap is a must to prevent headaches down the road (and little critters running through your home). A chimney cap will prevent animals from entering your home, keep excess moisture out, and protect the roof from burning embers that could potentially start a house fire. Even though a chimney cap is a… Continue reading
During the winter, your chimney is a workhorse for venting. In addition to fireplace use, the chimney is in constant operation for exhausting your heat. Just like you’d take care of your HVAC system, it’s also important to care for your chimney and fireplace this season. This is how you can keep both components in… Continue reading
Did you know that homes that don't have fireplaces still may have a chimney in use? For over 100 years, home heating equipment has been vented through chimneys. This ensures that dangerous flue gases are carried up and out of the home instead of entering living space. New and older units require chimney linings for… Continue reading
Cold temperatures are here and you might be thinking about lighting your first fire in the fireplace. Before you put some fresh firewood in your fireplace, we advise that you take time to prepare your chimney and even the wood. This can help prevent dangerous situations arising. Step 1: Get Your Chimney Inspected This is… Continue reading
