Protecting our children from every silly way they could get hurt is a full-time job! Not to say that kids try to find different ways to hurt themselves. But given their fearless, energetic nature, it’s no surprise that every parent is almost always busy dealing with boo-boos and ouches. With something like a fireplace, none […]
Truth be told, it was the gorgeous deluxe fireplace that really got you sold on the idea of buying that house by whatever means necessary! Now, with the keys in your hand and your stuff being moved in, you’ve had an in-depth, detailed look at the beautiful fireplace masonry and the cleared-out firebox you’ll enjoy […]
Your home’s chimney has served you well over the past years, keeping your toes warm and your marshmallows toasty! However, for the last round, you couldn’t help but feel like something is a little off. Now that its summertime, take the chance and give your chimney a good look. It might be trying to tell […]
With a mug of warm cocoa in your hands, you sit by the window in your home, watching the trees sway as the wind whistles by. A fire blazes in the hearth of your fireplace, and you prepare yourself to enjoy the warmth. An hour later, your toes are still frozen, and your frustration is […]
Your chimney should last 15 to 20 years, provided you look after it properly. Chimney maintenance can help identify issues early on, so you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars on repairs when disaster strikes. Here’s why you should invest in chimney maintenance:
The chimney liner is arguably the most important component of your chimney; this is because it has the tough job of containing flames, smoke, and heat, so your home remains safe. There are 25,000 chimney fires in the US every year; a chimney liner can prevent your house from being part of this scary statistic.
Because chimneys are exposed to the elements, they incur all kinds of weather damage. Whether it’s the freezing temperatures of the winter or spring showers, your chimney is bound to experience structural damage over time. Water damage, specifically, is incredibly harmful to your chimney, and it’ll require expensive repairs. Water that has managed to leak […]
As an owner of a fireplace and chimney, you’ve probably wondered what the 3 levels of chimney inspections entail and whether you need to avail all of them. Here’s a quick guide to help you understand what each one entails: Level 1 Chimney Inspections A Level 1 chimney inspection is the basic maintenance requirement for […]
If this is your first time living in a house with a fireplace, the utterly terrible stank in the summertime might have caught you by surprise! And we won’t blame you. The smell of ash, perhaps wood burning is permissible. But who would think that your fireplace and chimney would smell like a bad barbecue […]
It’s summertime! The sun is shining, and the birds are singing. And as you sit in your quiet little home, you feel blessed as the cool breeze wafts through the house. But wait a minute! Where’s this cool draft coming from when all the windows are closed? Instead of blaming it on a ghost (our […]
