Understanding the difference between a chimney cap and a chimney chase cover can be confusing as people sometimes use different terminology. We
Rumford fireplaces
Rumford fireplaces were common from 1796, when Count Rumford first wrote about them, until about 1850. Jefferson had them built at Monticello, and
New Year, New Inspection!
Happy New Year! The new year is the perfect time to get a fresh perspective on your surroundings! When was the last time you considered the
Avoid Holiday Disaster Around Your Home – Ice Safety Tips
Winter weather conditions bring with them a variety of potential risks as well as injury. Some winter accidents can be quite serious, especially for
How to cook using a wood stove
Learning to cook on a wood stove is smart for survival type situations, such as power outages, but you can cook on one even when you have
Fast Facts About Chimney Fires
Your chimney–and the flue that lines it–adds architectural interest to your home, but its’ real function is to carry dangerous flue gases from
Is that a black cat in my chimney?
If you ever hear scratching, squeaking, or chirping around your fireplace, you may have an animal stuck in your chimney! This is potentially dangerous
Happy Halloween from Black Goose Chimney!
October is the unofficial start of the holiday season. Coming up we have Halloween, Thanksgiving, and then Christmas all with about 30 days in between
Water in my chimney?
You can’t always tell by looking at it that your chimney isn’t safe and sound. After a recent rainstorm, it is important to inspect your chimney for