Chimney Information Archives - Page 4 of 6

A Tour of Your Chimney

by James Owens | Dec 12, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Information, Chimney Tips

Chimneys are far more complex than you may believe at first glance. The average homeowner is only vaguely familiar with the fireplace and/or chimney components that extend beyond the hearth and firebox. Knowing about these parts and their general functions can be...

Critters in My Chimney

by James Owens | Nov 12, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety

Diagnosing the Sounds It’s getting to be that time of year that we wait for Santa to come down the chimney. But if you’re hearing scratching or chirping noises on Christmas Eve (or any other eve, for that matter), it isn’t probably going to be the gift-giver on his...

Does Certification Matter?

by James Owens | Oct 28, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Tips, Energy Efficiency, Fire Safety, Venting

Only the Best: Certified CSIA Chimney Sweeps Our chimneys and fireplaces not only look good in our homes, they also bring that much needed warmth we desire. It gives us so much that it’s only fair to give our chimneys the right amount of attention and care. After all,...

Help! Smoke Is Pouring Out of My Fireplace!

by James Owens | Sep 30, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Tips, Fire Safety

What Causes Smoking Problems In The Chimney? One of the best things about the cold, winter months is snuggling up by a warm fire at the end of the day. However, this cozy scene can quickly turn into a mess if the chimney starts to fill the room with smoke. There are...

Levels of Chimney Inspection

by James Owens | Sep 2, 2013 | Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance

Levels of Chimney Inspection Having a fire inside a home or any enclosed space is dangerous due to the fire and smoke hazards to the building and personal health. It is good to know the inspection procedures and levels of inspection performed by chimney professionals....

The Good & Not-So-Good of Gas Fireplaces

by James Owens | Jul 30, 2013 | Chimney Information, Energy Efficiency, Venting

Pros and Cons of a Gas Fireplace The best appliances for your home, in just about every case, are the ones that suit your individual preferences. What looks do you like? What kind of function is the most important to you? What outside factors are you considering?...