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Best Burn Practices For Consumers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has listed a best practices for people with fireplaces and chimneys. They have found that a working chimney should not emit any smoke indoors. In other words, if you smell smoke, you probably have … Continue reading
Have You Ever Considered a Cast Iron Stove or Fireplace Insert?
There are many good options when it comes to fireplaces and stoves. When the time comes, people must choose between wood burning and gas burning. Among the many different styles of fireplaces and stoves, some of the most elegant are … Continue reading
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Chimneys Gone Wild
Chimneys that are not maintained properly have a tendency to “go wild”. That is, they break apart and become a danger to your home. For instance, if a chimney collapses on your home, you may be dealing with much more … Continue reading
Appointment Tips for Your Chimney Service
Since you are not using your chimney nearly as much during the summer, it is a great time to schedule an appointment to have it serviced. However, there are certain things you want to keep in mind. Due to the … Continue reading
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Sometimes Your Chimney Just Needs Repointing
In keeping the focus on chimney inspections and maintenance in the last few posts, we’d like to talk about chimney repointing. If you are a relatively new homeowner, or maybe have not always owned a home with a chimney, you … Continue reading
Do You Know What a Damper Is?
Sometimes, we feel it is a good idea to explain the various parts of a chimney. We find that it helps people communicate more effectively with their chimney sweeps. Today, we’ll talk about the chimney damper. The damper, simply put, … Continue reading
There Are Different Levels of Chimney Inspections
Anyone who owns a chimney will need to have it inspected on a regular basis. It is simply part of the cost of owning a chimney. However, did you know there 3 distinct levels of chimney inspections? The Level 1 … Continue reading
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Why Chimney Owners Should Want a Draft
We have long felt that making our homes airtight was a good thing. After all, it would make our utility bills go down, and it would also be the environmentally friendly thing to do. However, as home construction technology has … Continue reading
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Tips for Hiring a Chimney Sweep
When you are looking to hire a service professional, it can be a daunting task. Who should you trust? What are the questions you should ask? Here are some tips for those times when you may need to hire a … Continue reading
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An Explanation of Creosote
Creosote is a common enemy of the chimney. While it is simply a part of owning a fireplace in the home, it is important to understand why you need to have creosote cleaned regularly. Regular chimney maintenance will keep creosote … Continue reading