A well-maintained fireplace can serve as a beautiful design focal point in any room – as well as add value to your home. Unfortunately, dirty masonry can send the wrong message; while dirty bricks do not necessarily indicate a fireplace problem, it can draw the wrong...
Many homeowners mistakenly believe there is only one way to make your fireplace more efficient – replacing it. However, there are several other small changes that can be made to make you’re existing more fireplace more efficient. One way to improve fireplace...
After a chimney fire, most homeowners are left with a lot of questions about the state of their chimney system: when will I be able to use my fireplace again? Will I have to have the entire chimney torn down? Is it even safe for us to stay in the house? A CSIA...
Whether it starts suddenly or builds over time, an unidentified chimney odor can make your home uncomfortable and stinky. Instead of turning to air fresheners or scented candles, it is important to identify and repair the root cause of a stinky chimney. This helps to...
As homeowners, we expect our fireplaces to burn safely and efficiently each time we use them. Most of us don’t understand what is happening between the firebox and the top of the flue – particularly when chimney performance issues arise. Whether you are...
