Considering a Woodstove for Your Home? 4 Things to Keep in Mind

Wood Stove

Woodstoves bring back amazing memories of comfort and great food for many people, and because of this, it comes as no real surprise that woodstoves are becoming more popular in the Northeast with every passing year. If you are considering a wood stove for your home, it’s important to keep the following four pieces of […]

Importance of CSIA Certification

Chimney Repair

Importance of Chimney Safety Institute of America-Certified Like any service call for you home, you want the most knowledgeable technicians working on your chimney and fireplace. Your fireplace and chimney play a key role in keeping your family safe when burning a fire. And who you hire to perform any maintenance is critical to the […]

The Future of Fireplace Design

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Like the design of many products, fireplace design is constantly evolving to meet the needs of homeowners wanting the latest options to beautify and modernize their homes.

Outdoor Fireplace Maintenance

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As we head into spring and summer, the desire to use your outdoor fireplace is likely rising like the temperatures. But before you light the match, (or, if you have a gas unit, flick the switch) there is some maintenance that should be performed to ensure a safe, efficient and comfortable burn.

Make Your Fireplace Smell Great

Wood Fireplace Mantels

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 thick and eventually catch fire — there are other sources of odor, […]