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How to Know Your Seasoned Firewood is Really Seasoned
One of the most important aspects of chimney care is using seasoned firewood in your fireplace. Properly seasoned wood will burn cleaner, longer and create less creosote and buildup in your chimney and flu during the cold season. Seasoning firewood can vary from season to season and be very different for each region of the
5 Signs You May have had a Chimney Fire
According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, CSIA, there are over 25,000 residential fires every tear causing in excess of 125 million in property damage. Chimney fires can cause a lot of damage in your chimney, resulting in costly repairs. Chimney fires can reach very high temperatures, can go unrecognized by homeowners, and can
5 Benefits of a Chimney Cap for your Chimney
For homeowners with fireplaces and chimneys, chimney caps are seldom the focal point but they are an important part of chimney health. Chimney caps bring many benefits and can prevent problems from happening in your chimney. Being able to enjoy your fireplace all winter long is important and having a chimney cap can help ensure
Chimney Restoration: 4 Reasons Why your Chimney may need to be Restored
Homeowners have a lot to deal with, chimney maintenance can often go overlooked. Yet, with annual chimney inspections and regular chimney maintenance you can minimize surprises and major damage when it comes to chimney repairs, and chimney restoration. When it comes to preparing for the winter and colder months overlooking chimney inspections and maintenance can
5 Benefits from having your Chimney Inspected and Swept Annually
Get your Chimney Inspection in the Spring or Summer Timing can make the difference with many things and having your chimney inspected and swept during the spring or summer is no different. Here are several reasons why you should have your chimney cleaned in the spring or summer. Chimney Sweep Schedules are busy by the
Clean Sweep, Chimney sweep | Is your chimney in tip-top shape?
As the cold weather closes in, most of us are busy with preparations for our winter holidays. A chimney sweep is not high up on our list of people to call. We want Santa to have a clean ride down the chimney, and everyone enjoys a crackling fire during the winter season. With the hustle