As the weather warms up people begin to think spring cleaning, but one place that is often overlooked is the fireplace and chimney. How fresh can your
Chimney Leak Leads to Fireplace Replacement
We were recently called into a home because a chimney had begun leaking so profusely that the subfloor under the fireplace and in the living area had
Chimney Cap Vs. Chimney Chase Covers
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