by Christina Robinson | Chimney Maintenance
Fireplaces make a beautiful addition to any home, and a wood burning fire provides a level of ambiance and warmth that is unmatched by almost any heat source. However, there are still best burning practices that owners of residential fireplaces should follow....
by Christina Robinson | Chimney Maintenance
During the cold, winter months, gathering in front of a warm, crackling is a time honored tradition. In addition to their aesthetic appeal, more than 30% of American homes use fireplaces, stoves, or other fuel burning appliances as their primary heat sources during...
by Christina Robinson | Chimney Maintenance
As a homeowner, you have the responsibility of maintaining every part of your residence. When you have a fireplace, its chimney and venting system is one of these parts that needs regular maintenance. For safety reasons, you should know exactly what each component of...
by Christina Robinson | Chimney Maintenance
In an effort to save money, some homeowners forgo certified chimney sweep companies in favor of those who offer the lowest prices. While this may leave a little extra room in the budget, it is often at the detriment of your chimney system. Some brave do-it-yourselfers...
by Christina Robinson | Chimney Maintenance
Nothing is quite as frustrating – or as costly – for a homeowner as an unidentifiable leak. Worse yet are leaks that continue to return year after year despite putting time and money into preventing them. According to Inspect America, water damage is the number one...