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Fireplace smoke chambers are a hot topic among homeowners. What exactly is the smoke chamber, you ask? It’s the funnel-shaped section of your fireplace that directs smoke from the firebox and into the flue. Corbelling brick, a method of laying bricks like steps to achieve the desired shape, forms the funnel shape. The method works […] Read more

It goes without saying that our winters lately have had no shortage of freezing and thawing cycles, snow-covered rooftops, and resulting damage to chimneys. In spite of Mother Nature’s annual winter barrage, many people continue to overlook the need for chimney system maintenance. When the first snow of winter begins to fall, it’s picturesque. Some […] Read more

Factory built or “prefab” fireplaces are produced and assembled in a factory before being transported and installed by a professional fireplace installer at a particular job site. These fireplaces have been made since the 1960’s and have become popular over the years—now making up approximately 75% of all types of fireplaces—because of their low cost […] Read more

There are two words that should put a smile on every homeowner’s face, especially during this time of year: energy savings. Home heating costs are a real energy pig for the majority of homes. Surely everyone likes to save money whenever possible. Right? Chimney dampers, for many, are just the way to help with those […] Read more

There are two words that should put a smile on every homeowner’s face, especially during this time of year: energy savings. Home heating costs are a real energy pig for the majority of homes. Surely everyone likes to save money whenever possible. Right? Chimney dampers, for many, are just the way to help with those […] Read more

Your chimney system is comprised of numerous parts, all of which are inspected by the chimney professionals at Chimney Saver Solutions during your annual chimney inspection and sweeping. Some of these parts are more prone to leaking than others, and, as such, it is of paramount importance to make minor repairs as soon as problems […] Read more

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