by Cliff Slagle | Mar 12, 2015 | Fireplace Maintenance
Many homeowners looking to switch from a masonry fireplace to an insert or stove do so, in part, to reduce the amount of cleaning, upkeep, and maintenance their fireplace requires. However, while these appliances do require significantly less maintenance than their...
by Cliff Slagle | Feb 24, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
Sitting in front of a roaring fire on a cold day can be one of life’s simplest pleasures. Even the most idyllic scenes in front of the fireplace can be interrupted by smoke blowing back into the room. Many homeowners are baffled by what causes excessive smoking in the...