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What To Do With Your Fireplace In Warm Weather
Just because winter is over doesn’t mean that your fireplace has to look dull and boring. There are many things you can do to enhance this natural…
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4 Situations That Require Calling a Certified Chimney Sweep
Chimney sweeps clean chimneys. Sweeps with certifications from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) have gone that extra mile to earn their place among the very…
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A Few Important Chimney and Fireplace Terms
How well do you know your chimney and fireplace? While the chimney may look like a simple masonry structure, on the inside are many components that work…
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Tips to Make Your Fire Pit Last Longer
A well-made fire pit that’s properly cared for should last for many years and give you lots of enjoyment throughout its life. You can help your fire…
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What Technicians Look for During a Chimney Inspection
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and other fire safety experts recommend annual chimney inspections. A yearly inspection is essential for ensuring that your chimney is not…
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Chimney Rebuilding, Restoration & Renovation Solutions
Has your chimney suffered damage over the last winter season? Has damage been ongoing and now you’re worried it may have made your chimney unsafe? Regardless of…
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Spring Is the Best Time for Chimney Masonry Repairs
After a busy winter burning season, it’s a smart idea to have your chimney and fireplace inspected and start scheduling any repairs that might be needed prior…
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The Effects of the Freeze/Thaw Cycle on Your Chimney
When your masonry chimney was initially constructed, it was designed to last decades. However, rain, wind, extreme swings in temperature, and other weather events can accelerate its…
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Your Chimney’s Safety Is Too Important to Trust to the Lowest Bidder
When you’re shopping for prices to get some work done to your chimney, your natural inclination may be to choose the company with the lowest price. A…
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5 Ways Winter Weather Can Damage Your Chimney
Winter is a festive time of year where family and friends often gather around a warm and glowing fireplace to spread holiday cheer. However, it is not…
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Is Your Chimney Adding to Your Heating Bill?
If your heating bills are rising even though you are using your fireplace, your chimney may be to blame. That’s because a drafty fireplace and chimney problems…
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Building a New Home? Don’t Settle for a Builder Grade Fireplace.
There are many things to oversee when you’re having a new home built. One of the things you definitely should make sure is done right is the…