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Sustaining a Cozy Hearth Throughout the Night

It's the time of year when being comfortable in front of a fire is more important. Family gatherings or just Read more

Wood Versus Gas Fireplaces: Pros and Cons

With winter bringing cooler nights, you may decide a fireplace is right for you. But what kind of fireplace? A Read more

What Is Chimney Waterproofing?

When you purchased your home chances were that having a fireplace was at the top of the list. Did you Read more

What Type Of Wood Are You Burning?

Did you know that not all wood is made the same? Most people know that there are many different types Read more

The Importance of a Chimney Inspection

When you think about your chimney, you probably have an idealized bucolic vision of smoke gently rising from it due Read more

What is a Chimney Chase Cover?

If your house has a prefabricated chimney (one that came with your house), then it has a chase. What is Read more

Chimney Crown Repair: Why it’s Important

A chimney crown is a slab of material, usually concrete, that covers the entire top of a chimney, protecting the Read more

What To Do with a Spalling Brick Chimney 

With fall's arrival and cooler temperatures, you will probably be using your fireplace, but have you noticed chunks of brick Read more

Exposing Chimney Noises

Halloween isn't too far ahead of us but hearing spooky noises coming from your chimney is not a sound of Read more

Lightning Struck My Chimney, Now What?

Has lightning struck your chimney? Your fireplace's chimney is usually your house's highest point, which is why it struck there. Read more