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For the most part, the chimney industry isn’t regulated. What does this mean? It means that anyone with a ladder and some tools can claim to be a chimney technician. Unfortunately, this puts homeowners at a severe disadvantage. When choosing a chimney sweep to clean your fireplace, you’re better off paying close attention to the […] Read more

We may be partially through winter already, however, there’s a lot left to go. Children around the world have been picturing Santa Claus coming down their chimneys for well over a month now. I doubt many of them are picturing animals coming down their chimneys though. Unfortunately, animals in your chimney can cause huge problems. […] Read more

Many Americans look forward to the cold weather months not for the weather itself but for the opportunities that weather affords them. One such opportunity is sitting in front of a roaring fire. Fireplaces and stoves provide countless homes with economical heat and a relaxed atmosphere during the cold days of winter. Unfortunately, when those […] Read more

The holiday season is now firmly upon us. The holidays are traditionally a festive and eventful time of year. This is a time for celebration, which also means more cooking, home decorating, entertaining, and an increased risk of fire and accidents. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 30% of home fire and 38% […] Read more

Many homes have a gas fireplace, but homeowners generally don’t think about servicing them until something goes wrong. Unfortunately, this usually occurs at the most inopportune time. Whether you take a few moments to check out some of the more obvious things yourself or schedule an appointment with a certified fireplace service technician, both can […] Read more

Your fireplace is designed to safely contain a wood-fueled fire, while, at the same time, providing heat for your home. The chimney that’s attached to your fireplace has the job of expelling the substances—smoke, water vapor, gases, etc.—produced when the wood burns. In 2013, according to statistics from the NFPA, 487,500 home structure fires resulted […] Read more

A wood-burning fireplace requires chopping and carrying wood, arranging the logs in the fireplace to build the fire, and cleaning up the ashes. A gas log fireplace, on the other hand, requires pushing a button and omits the whole cleaning up of ashes. In a world of instant coffees and instant foods, instant flames were […] Read more

Chimney caps are a lot like the topper on a Christmas tree, with one glaring difference—a chimney cap is much more than decoration. They’re vital organs to a chimney that should be well taken care of and replaced when needed. Chimney caps come in many different designs, shapes and sizes. Just choosing the right one can […] Read more

When it is time for you to schedule your annual chimney cleaning and inspecting, hiring a chimney sweep who has been certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) ensures you have a highly trained and qualified technician doing the job. You can trust a CSIA-certified chimney sweep to be certain your chimney is […] Read more

Every fireplace needs a damper. Dampers keep your house’s heating and air conditioning from escaping. It ensures that the chimney stays closed when there is not a fire in the fireplace. While there are several different types of chimney dampers available, and top-sealing dampers have several unique advantages. More Efficient Heating and Cooling It’s common […] Read more