by Cliff Slagle | Jan 27, 2017 | Lighting a Fire
As outside temperatures get colder, it becomes more difficult to effectively start your fireplace. In addition to having trouble keeping kindling lit, many homeowners experience problems with smoke blow-back or poor drafting for several minutes after the fire is...
by Cliff Slagle | Aug 25, 2015 | Chimneys
Keeping moisture, debris, and animals out of your chimney is the most important thing you can do to extend the life of your fireplace system. Many homeowners, however, worry that their chimney caps are not doing enough to protect their fireplace systems. One of the...
by Cliff Slagle | Jan 8, 2014 | Chimneys, Fireplace Maintenance
For those of you who are interested in saving money during the winter months, improving your fireplace’s efficiency is an excellent way because you’ll need to burn less fuel to generate the necessary amount of heat. Your annual chimney inspection and sweeping may or...
