Your chimney liner and insulation are probably not a combination you’ve ever considered, but you should. A house is insulated, so why not have a chimney liner? There are some practical reasons for insulating your chimney liner, such as being unable to heat your house in the middle of the icy winter months. An insulated... Read more

Do you have a terrible odor coming from your fireplace? Does it make the whole house smell awful? You’re probably wondering what is causing the horrible smell from your fireplace. Unfortunately, when your fireplace smells, all the possible causes can be an issue. The reasons for the smells in your fireplace can range from problematic... Read more

After owning a wood-burning fireplace, you may be in a position where you just don’t want to deal with the tasks that come with owning one. However, you don’t want to give up the warmth and ambiance. Do you still like having a fireplace in your home? However, you would prefer to just turn a... Read more

That’s actually not the best question. The best question is: Does your chimney smell so bad that it’s making living in your house a miserable experience? All chimneys have some odors, but major odor problems need to be looked into. Mercer County Chimney Services of Hamilton, NJ, has a few solutions for your smelly chimney.... Read more

Do you know how to properly use your damper? Do you know what a damper is? Each time you use your fireplace; you open a damper when a fire is lit and close it when it is out. If you are like most people, you don’t think any more of it. You should. Understanding and... Read more

Yes, there sure is. Both are needed. Both will allow your fireplace to give you years of enjoying the cozy warmth of your fireplace. What Are The Benefits Of A Chimney Sweep and Inspection? Prevent fires. Find hidden issues. Improve efficiency. Increase the life of the flue liner. Get professional advice. Save money in the... Read more

It’s that time of year again. The time to think about scheduling your chimney inspection. It has been a long cold winter. There have been storms up and down the East Coast as well as West to East, it has been a turbulent winter. Imagine what your chimney has gone through. Wind, rain, sleet, ice,... Read more

The trees and shrubs blooming vibrant flowers may seem a long way off in the teeth of winter, but the truth is that spring is right around the corner. Spring is the time for waterproofing your chimney. Why? As the weather becomes warmer, professional chimney sweep services will be in less demand. Spring is also... Read more

As winter storms come to a halt, there may be concerns of damage to your chimney. A leaky chimney is a main concern at this time of the year. Annual chimney sweep and inspection will help you determine if there is concern for your chimney leaking. Summer will be here before you know it. Summer... Read more

If you know anything about roofing, you know that flashing is vital to protect your roof from developing leaks along the joints and seams. Without it, your roof would become saturated and rot. Did you know that flashing is also vital to chimney’s? Let’s find out why flashing is critical for your chimney. Flashing Basics... Read more