by James Owens | Jan 12, 2017 | Chimney Caps
There are many parts to the chimney – some that you could easily name and others that are a bit more obscure. There’s the hearth and the surrounding mantle, the firebox, the flue and the damper. However, there are less-known parts of the chimney that are equally...
by James Owens | Jun 30, 2014 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance
The summertime smells we all want to imagine are flowers and barbecue, but sometimes our chimneys have other ideas. You can try to cover up the smell with air fresheners and high hopes, but it may be that you have to remove the odor from the unit completely. Our...
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...