Nothing can ruin a perfectly good evening like dark smoke billowing from your chimney. Dark smoke coming from your wood burning fireplace or insert can make it impossible to use without knowing the cause and fixing it immediately. There are a variety of reasons why this could be happening. Firewood Greenwood or wood that has... Read more

Winter is almost here, and if you’re a fireplace owner, you probably anticipate lighting that first fire of the season. However, with so many people discussing the importance of indoor air quality, you may wonder if and how your fireplace affects it. In this post, we look at the science of how your fireplace impacts... Read more

If you’ve owned a chimney for any length of time you’ve probably begun to realize that there is a lot more to chimney maintenance than sweeping out your firebox. One of the biggest enemies of every chimney is water and water damage. Knowledge of how to stay ahead of water damage and how to recover... Read more

Fall is a great time to decorate our homes. The bright yellow, orange, and red hues of our various home decor transform our living spaces into something warm and cozy, even if the temperatures are still relatively warm. While decorating your home, you might wonder if there is any way you can “spice up” your... Read more

There are components that every chimney system has to ensure it functions as intended. Those include the visually obvious brick and mortar, the not so easy to see flue, the functionally important damper, the firebox, the cap at the top, and the crown. Each plays a specific role; if damaged or missing, it can cause... Read more

Summer is the time for vacations, spending more time outdoors, and relaxing. However, it’s also an excellent time to catch up on household maintenance and repairs before winter arrives, particularly chimney repairs. Let’s look at the most common chimney repairs to make before lighting that first fire of the cold season. Waterproofing or Replacing The... Read more

People who use their chimney and fireplace every winter rarely think about the components that make up this heating system until there’s a problem. And while you probably see your fireplace and chimney every day, you may overlook minor performance and safety issues. One area of concern is the chimney crown. Like the other masonry... Read more

As summer draws to a close, many people prepare for those upcoming chilly evenings where they can snuggle up to a roaring fire. But, before you light your first fire of the season, it’s wise to get your fireplace and chimney ready for the rough winter ahead. This post delves into the top tips to... Read more

Your chimney serves a vital function within your fireplace system: it keeps your family safe by venting dangerous gases outside of your home. So, what happens if there is a significant issue with it? Today, we’re going to look at how to repair a brick chimney once you’ve identified that a problem exists. Repairing your... Read more

With so many home heating options available, why do many people prefer a wood-burning fireplace over gas, pellet stove, or other method? In this post, we look at the benefits to burning wood as opposed to other fuel sources. It’s Inexpensive to Operate Many homeowners opt for gas fireplaces over wood because they’ve been told... Read more