September 30- October 6 is National Chimney Safety Week! Chimney sweeps around the US are promoting chimney safety tips, early inspections, planned
5 Reasons You Should be Heating with Wood
1) You'll Save Money. Heating with wood is often cheaper than heating with electricity or gas. If you’re able to collect wood from friends and
What is that Smell Coming from My Fireplace?
As the weather begins to warm, you may notice an unpleasant smell coming from your fireplace. During summer, this can become more unbearable. The
Summer Chimney DIY Decorating
A fireplace is a natural focal point in any room of the house, and though it goes mostly unused for the summer months, it can still add value to your
Spring clean your chimney!
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