Winter May Not Be Considerate of Your Chimney, but You Should – Part 2
Address Deteriorated Mortar Joints This doesn’t need to be too in-depth. The mortar joints are the grayish (generally…
Winter May Not Be Considerate of Your Chimney, but You Should – Part 1
Things are cooling down, well…they are trying we think. October was a bit warm and November is now oddly warm, but it…
Can You Avoid Creosote?
Not if you’re burning wood – it’s a pretty inevitable byproduct of burning wood. Byproducts are the unburned gases and…
What is a Chimney Fire?
Chimney fires are fires that occur further up in your flue system as a result of reignited creosote or other highly…
How to Start a Fireplace Fire
It is time — there’s nothing quite like a cozy fireplace-fire to enjoy with your friends, family, roommates, yes — all…
Meridian Kessler
The Meridian-Kessler neighborhood stands as one of the staples of the historic grandeur within the city of…
What is the Best Type of Wood to Burn in Your Fireplace?
Hardwoods - Hardwoods are the best wood to use for fireplace, stoves, furnaces and other wood-burning appliances. The…
Fall is Here – Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Fall is here - October did a delightful job of bringing some more Fall-like weather, don’t you think? Here is a pretty…
Is it Hard to Remove a Chimney?
For the record, before we get to the answer, chimney removal does not consist of a couple of guys, with sledge hammers,…
Does Your Chimney Smell?
Homeowners will occasionally call in to inquire about smells coming from their chimney. The chimney is designed and…
What Causes Creosote?
Simply put, creosote is the by-product of burning wood. The chimney serves to exhaust the by-products of combustion or…
The Second Best Time to Sell a Home and How to Make it Sellable!
Autumn - there is something refreshing about the crisp morning air and the colors of Autumn - oh! And it cools down,…