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Are BTU’s Really Useful?
When comparing fireplaces, stoves, and heating systems, you’ll often see a rating called BTUs. A BTU is the amount of Read more
Are You Using Your Damper Correctly?
If you own a fireplace, especially a traditional wood-burning one, there’s a small metal piece that makes a huge difference Read more
Spring Maintenance Checklist for Your Chimney
Spring Maintenance Checklist for Your Chimney As temperatures start to warm up outside and you use your fireplace less often, Read more
What is a Fireplace Changeout, and How Can it Benefit your Historical Home?
From the ornate Queen Anne mansions and decorative Spanish Revival & Mission residences to the quaint Craftsman Bungalows, San Diego’s Read more
Have a Hearth! Valentine’s Day Decorations for your Mantel
If you are like me, you love to bring every holiday into your home. What better time to add some Read more
Chimney Scammers on the Rise
As winter arrives in San Diego, many residents enjoy their gas and wood-burning fireplaces to take the chill out of Read more
“Freeze-Thaw” Warning: January’s Silent Killer
With freeze warnings posing a risk to masonry chimneys in San Diego County, homeowners are advised to schedule a chimney Read more
Make a New Year’s Resolution for a Mystery-Solving Chimney Inspection
You aren’t alone if you have long-held questions about your chimney and fireplace. At Chimney Sweeps Inc., we recommend making Read more
The Hidden Danger of Creosote Build-Up During the Winter Season
What could be better on a California winter’s night than enjoying a cozy fire in the fireplace? Unfortunately, this charming, Read more
Is Your Chimney Ready for Santa? A Last-Minute Safety Checklist
As the song says, “It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas,” and if you are expecting a visit from Read more

