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What’s That Smell?
Some households are plagued by a persistently smelly fireplace. The heavy odor of smoke and creosote hangs in the air on hot, humid days and can really…
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Are You Getting Ripped Off?
A very sad reality the chimney industry deals with is the existence of bait-and-switch con artists who are trying to rip you off. They usually show up…
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Keeping the April Showers Out!
Water infiltration is a big deal for masonry chimneys. Water can enter masonry and erode mortar joints, decay brickwork, and when it freezes it can split…
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Video Scanning – When and Why?
As much as I would like to promote a new service we offer, I would also like to shed some light on when and why proper…
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Shoulder Season
Well, the snow is melting and it looks like New Hampshire might be emerging from the icy grip of winter. Though the temperature outside is warming, many…
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Choosing a New Stove – Cats vs. Non-Cats
With spring approaching and the burning season winding down, some folks are already starting to plan for next year. They’re looking for firewood, making improvements, and searching…
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Pellet Stoves and Their Requirements
Happy belated new year! Pellet stoves are wonderful appliances in my opinion. They’re fairly easy to install and are a great alternative for those who don’t want…
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Why Insulate your Stainless Liner?
Flexible stainless chimney liners are great! They really are far and away superior products compared to traditional masonry liners and often perform better when properly installed. The…
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What’s in a Cord of Wood?
Considering the time of year this may be a very important question to know the answer to right now. How much is a cord of wood and…
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Choosing The Best Firewood
Not satisfying one of the most basic requirements of wood heat with your wood stove can lead to countless frustrations during the winter. It really doesn’t matter…