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Chimney Fires: Causes and Dangers
One of the biggest challenges a wood stove or fireplace owner faces is keeping their system maintained to prevent chimney fires. Chimney fires can cause extensive damage…
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When Should I Upgrade My Old Wood Stove?
Many homeowners in New Hampshire still run older wood stoves, but over time, these age out and need replacement. If your stove is reaching the end of…
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Top 7 Must-Have Fireplace Accessories
The fireplace is a centerpiece of the home for many. It provides heat, creates a family gathering point and improves a room’s aesthetics. For safe and pleasant…
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Top 3 Reasons You Need a Fireplace Cover or Screen
We all love lighting a big roaring fire in our hearth. Yet, having an open, wood-burning fire inside your living room is not without its risks. That’s…
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What Are the Best Alternatives to Oil Heating?
Do you have an oil furnace? Are you wondering if you might have to take out a loan to fill it this year? Well, you are not…
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Chimney Sweeps In Movies: How Do they Compare to Reality?
“Chim chiminey, chim chiminey, chim chim cher-ee…” Can you picture Dick Van Dyke as he sings and dances his way across the rooftops of London exalting the…
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Choosing the Proper Firewood For Your Fireplace
Selecting the right wood to burn in your home is important to your overall chimney health. Subtle changes like the woods moisture, how it was stored and…
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Chimney Sweep Frequently Asked Questions
Chimney sweeping is a service that not everyone has experience with. And besides Mary Poppins, not many people even know what happens when a chimney sweep occurs.…
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What’s the Difference between Chimney Flues & Dampers?
There’s a lot of terminology surrounding fireplace and chimney systems, and often it’s hard to know the real difference between one component and another. Chimney flues and…
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Common Problems with Chimneys in Historic Homes
A chimney that receives regular maintenance should give many years of safe and efficient service. But once a chimney passes into “old age,” i.e., 50 or 75…
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Top 5 Reasons to Install A Fireplace
Winter is a fun time of year, and many people look forward to ice skating in the park, snow skiing in the mountains, and enjoying their favorite…
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Is a Damper and a Flue the Same Thing?
While the chimney may seem like a simple structure, it compromises several integral components explicitly designed to reduce the risk of fire and exposure to dangerous gases,…