Burning wood isn’t always the only odor that comes from your fireplace. Chimneys can have all sorts of things go wrong with them and often are a result of a blockage inside of it. This blockage can come in many different forms – if you have a bad smell that’s flowing through your home you …
The chimney is composed of many parts and isn’t the monolithic structure that people make it out to be. Everything from the mantle, flue liner, chimney cap, flashing, and many other parts make up the chimney. One of the most underrated of these is the chimney crown – this piece of the chimney is located …
Whether it’s mowing the lawn, washing the dishes or sweeping the floor, chores are part of our life. A chimney and associated fireplace are no different. Keeping you warm during the winter can create quite a mess, ranging from an accumulation of ashes to soot that sticks to carpets – this isn’t even touching on …
A fireplace is often the most noteworthy piece of decoration in your living room. The large structure stands out due to its size, unique presentation, a symbol of comfort and coziness, and commanding presence. There are some that opt to paint over the natural brick color of a fireplace. It is always a matter of …
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Fireplaces are a special commodity to have in a home. There aren’t that many new homes built with one, so many home buyers look at older homes for a fireplace. If that is the case, or if you’re a homeowner that has had one for years – have you ever considered a chimney relining? Chimney …
The snow is piling up and the winds from the north are whipping through. Everyone is bundled up inside. Whether they have skin or fur, lighting the logs you wonder “are my pets safe around this roaring fire?”. Thankfully pet safety around fireplaces isn’t necessarily a difficult task and can involve just having a watchful …
Coming in after a chilly day and gathering around the fire is an image that is forever burned into the American consciousness. These mantle pieces are often an important backdrop and a focal point in any room they are in. As anyone who has owned one for more than a few months knows though, a …
A damp chimney can start as an annoyance, but it can create many additional problems for you and your home. Recognizing what signs to look out for can help you stop these problems before they get worse. Knowing how moisture interacts with chimneys, and how to diagnose the source is incredibly important to every fireplace …
It’s time for a chimney sweep. There are a whole host of issues that chimneys can often face, creosote buildup that results in blockages or chimney fires, cracks in the exterior that let humidity into the home, or even animals nesting inside causing a whole range of issues. The best way to deal with these …
If you have ever looked inside of a chimney before you may have noticed some sort of brown, black or yellowish substance. A combination of soot and tar, this substance is called chimney creosote. A natural byproduct of burning coal and wood, this substance can be found clinging to the insides of most chimneys to some …
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