Can You Use a Chimney Sweeping Log Instead of a Chimney Sweep
A chimney sweeping log or a creosote sweeping log doesn’t do the same thing as a certified chimney sweep. It would be…
What is Tuck Pointing and Why is it Necessary?
It’s no wonder that masonry is a favorite construction method among builders and homeowners: masonry is beautiful,…
Choosing the Right Liner for Your Chimney
The chimney liner, though sometimes overlooked, is essential to the proper functioning of your chimney. Chimney liners…
The 5 Most Common Chimney Problems—And How to Fix Them
As a homeowner, you know that the mechanisms of your house require regular maintenance and care to run safely and…
5 Reasons You Should Install a Chimney Cap
Your chimney is essentially a ventilation system; it safeguards your home, transferring hot flue gases to the outside…
Freezing Temperatures Can Damage Your Chimney
Winter weather can be harsh—on your skin, on your sinuses, on your morale. This weather can also be harsh on your…
Why Does Santa Come Down the Chimney? + Holiday Fireplace Safety Tips
It’s that time of year again — the time of year when “stockings are hung on the mantle with care” as families wait for…
Chimney Fire Prevention
A recent house fire in Avon, Indiana may have been caused by the use of an un-inspected chimney (for more information,…
Uninspected Chimney May Have Caused Local Fire
After a house fire in Avon, Indiana, the local fire department is recommending that all homeowners have their…
Chimney Swifts: How to Handle These Summertime Visitors
Chimney Swifts are as fond as your chimney as you are (perhaps even more so) and could be planning a visit quite soon.…