by mcp_chimney | Jul 15, 2025 | Blog
Like any openings in your home, your chimney can allow in water — be it rain water, or melting snow. Regardless, water and dampness in your chimney can wreak havoc in your home, causing big problems if not immediately remedied. Some of the issues caused by damp...
by mcp_chimney | Jul 15, 2025 | Blog
Like so many products in today’s markets, fireplace and chimney supplies can be purchased at a variety of stores — both brick and mortar retailers and online. Depending on the type of store you choose — from an online specialty site to a warehouse-like retailer —...
by mcp_chimney | Jul 15, 2025 | Blog
It’s likely, if you live in a historic home, that you have a fireplace — whether you know it or not. As technology replaced antiquated fireplaces decades ago and as homeowners modernized their homes throughout the years, fireplaces became decommissioned, or unusable,...
by mcp_chimney | Jul 15, 2025 | Blog
The importance of cleaning your chimney is immeasurable. Annual cleanings and inspections will give you peace of mind that your chimney is operating efficiently and safely, especially if you use your fireplace on a regular basis. There are several reasons why annual...
by mcp_chimney | Jul 15, 2025 | Blog
Overtime, fireplaces and chimneys can start to smell as they are routinely exposed to toxic and smelly gases emitted from hot, raging fires. While most chimneys smell because of the creosote buildup— the harmful by-product of fires that can grow to several inches...
