Chimney & Masonry Blog
3 Important Reasons Why You Should Keep Animals Out of Your Chimney
Fireplaces are amazing on those cold winter days and nights, but they come with some basic maintenance that you must perform to keep your home and...
Unique Places in Your Home to Have a Fireplace
If you visualize a home with a fireplace, there’s a good chance you see a living or family room with a grand fireplace in the center of a main wall....
The Right Way to Stop Animals from Entering Your Chimney
With the temperatures outside on the rise, the animals are starting to become more active, and that means they are looking for dark, warm, and cozy...
What to Do with Leftover Firewood at the End of the Heating Season
Try as you might, deciding exactly how much firewood you will need to get you through the winter – and then buying just the right amount – is more...
End-of-Season Fireplace and Chimney Maintenance Checklist for 2019
Now that winter is winding down and warmer days are just around the corner, you may be gearing up for your spring cleaning. If you haven’t already...
5 Essential Fireplace and Chimney Safety Tips for Homeowners
Fireplaces play important roles in millions of American homes. They provide warmth, comfort, and a place to gather at the end of a long day to...
Spring Rains Coming: Expert Tips to Prevent Leaks & Damage
There’s truth in the saying “April showers bring May flowers,” but if you aren’t careful, those showers can also bring devastating leaks –...
5 Things to Ask Chimney Professionals Before Hiring Them
Keeping your chimney clean, well-maintained, and in good repair is important for protecting your personal safety and the structure of your home....
How a Fireplace Can Drastically Reduce Your Energy Costs
If you have a fireplace that you aren’t using, you are probably paying more for energy than you should be. A fireplace provides far more than just a...
Common Winter Chimney Problems Homeowners Face (and How to Solve Them)
Winter precipitation is certainly beautiful, but in much the same way that it can make the roads treacherous, it can also wreak havoc on your...
Found a Chimney Leak? Don’t Wait Until Spring to Fix It
Leaky chimneys are far more common than many homeowners realize. Though today’s prefabricated chimneys do not tend to leak as frequently as their...
CSIA Certification is a Must when Hiring a Chimney Sweep
The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) has spent the last 30 years preventing chimney fires and keeping consumers safe by setting best...











