Time to Give the Chimney Doctors a Call

Make Sure Your Chimney Is in Great Shape Chimneys are a great way to add some elegance to the aesthetic of your home. However, to maintain this elegance, you need to ensure that your chimney is well taken care of and has no broken parts. Your chimney needs regular maintenance, some of which is beyond […]

The Ultimate Guide to Waterproofing

Chimney sweep

The Ultimate Guide to Waterproofing Let’s talk about waterproofing. This preventative measure helps to prevent water seeping into your chimney and causing damage to your fireplace. Often, water gets into the chimney through areas of damage or deterioration. Those damaged spots can look like cracks, voids, gaps, missing mortar, or other structurally unsound places. It’s […]

5 Reasons Why Your Family Will Love an Outdoor Living Space

Outdoor Living

An amazing outdoor living space can consist of many different elements. You might choose to create a reading nook beside a fire pit surrounded by flowers, or you might decide to build a complete outdoor kitchen,  with all the high-tech gadgets that make cooking, serving, and entertaining fun. Below are five of the best reasons […]

3 Important Reasons Why You Should Keep Animals Out of Your Chimney

Animals in 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 your family safe. Many homeowners don’t even think about the idea of animals getting into their chimneys, but they can do a lot of damage. Here are some of […]

Unique Places in Your Home to Have a Fireplace

Unique Fireplaces

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. Though this is classic placement and makes perfect sense, there are other ways to utilize fireplaces within your home that are just as functional as […]

Common Winter Chimney Problems Homeowners Face (and How to Solve Them)

Common Winter Chimney Problems

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 chimney. Learning more about the effects of winter precipitation on your chimney and the steps you can take to keep things in good working order can save you tons of […]

How to Tell if Your Chimney or Fireplace Needs Repairs

Chimney or Fireplace Needs Repairs

Chimney repairs are quite common among homeowners, and that’s especially true for those who live in the northern or midwestern part of the country thanks to the freeze and thaw cycles that can be hard on masonry. Here, you’ll learn about the six most common signs that you need to call a pro for a […]

Fireplace Tips to Act on Now Before the Deep Freeze of January and February

Jan & Feb Deep Freeze

If you’ve been procrastinating when it comes to fireplace maintenance, now is the time to act. January and February – along with their freezing temperatures and wintry precipitation – are just around the corner. The following tips will go a long way toward ensuring that your fireplace will keep you warm and cozy all throughout […]

Things That Could Happen if Your Chimney is Too Dirty

Chimney Cleaning & Sweeping

You probably already know that it’s important to keep your chimney clean. In fact, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends cleaning your chimney at least once each year or every 36 fires – whichever comes first. Failing to keep your chimney clean can lead to numerous issues that range in severity from minor […]

Spring Cleaning Your Chimney

Springtime offers homeowners a great opportunity to thoroughly clean their homes to freshen them for summer and to remove stale, winter air. Many homeowners take the time to scrub floors and wash windows, but too many neglect the one thing that can produce a sour odor in their homes throughout the summer as temperatures rise: […]