Along with the joys of using a fireplace come some misconceptions about chimney maintenance and proper use. Some of these misconceptions are fairly innocuous, but others can impact the safety and efficiency of your fireplace system. With decades of experience, we love...
Now is the best time to get your fireplace ready for fall – it’s just around the corner! A well-maintained and functional fireplace not only enhances your home’s warmth, but also adds to its charm and comfort – making it a place you truly want to be as the...
Whether you are baking cookies, lighting candles, or sitting quietly by your fireplace fire, smoke isn’t something you want in your home. If your fireplace is allowing smoke in – and not out – then you have a problem on your hands. Fortunately the...
Fireplaces play many valuable roles in a home. They add desired warmth, they provide a cozy spot to relax, they up the resale value, and their aesthetic appeal is undeniable. That being said, a chimney and/or fireplace that’s damaged isn’t doing anybody any good. In...
Is there smoke in your home coming from the fireplace? This is certainly cause for alarm! The first thing a homeowner should do if they seesmoke coming out of the firebox opening is call 911. The most likely scenario is that there is some issue causing some backdraft,...