The Advantages of Using a Gas Fireplace

Gas fireplaces are becoming an increasingly popular option for homeowners who want the warmth and ambiance of a traditional fireplace without the hassle and mess of wood burning. Gas fireplaces offer several advantages over wood-burning fireplaces—let’s explore the top ones. Convenient & Easy to Use With a gas fireplace, there’s no need to chop wood, […]

Essential Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Chimney

With winter on its way out, it’s almost time for spring cleaning once again. As the temperatures rise and the sun shines longer, spring is a great time to give your home a thorough cleaning, and that includes your chimney. After a winter of cozying up in front of a crackling fire, your chimney is […]

Is It Too Late to Get a Chimney Inspection in Winter Months?

The wintertime is certainly when you use your fireplace the most. Unfortunately, you got too busy this fall to have your chimney inspected and now we’re officially in prime fireplace season. Now you’re wondering if it’s too late to get a chimney inspection and you’re considering going ahead and enjoying a winter of cozy fires. […]

Getting Your Chimney Ready for Winter

As you put away your patio furniture and pull out the winter clothes, don’t forget about your chimney. Using a fireplace or woodstove can keep heating costs down while simultaneously creating a wonderful ambiance in the home. To start the season with a clean chimney and follow these steps to prevent chimney fires. 1. Cut […]

Which Fireplace Insert Is Right for You: Wood or Gas?

Basking in the peacefulness of a warm fire is an enchanting idea; however, the effort that goes into using the fireplace which gives you that ambiance is usually overshadowed. Each type of fireplace insert comes with certain requirements and considerations, which is what we will explain to help you select the best type of insert […]

Chimney Chases & Chimney Chase Covers

Fireplaces and chimneys seem like a basic concept to homeowners, but there are many parts to a chimney that you probably don’t know much about: such as the chimney chase and chimney chase covers. Understanding the parts of your chimney can help you maintain it for future use, while also keeping you and your family […]

A Guide to Repairing Masonry Chimneys with Spalling Bricks

If you’ve noticed your chimney bricks have started to flake and crumble, then I have some bad news for you. Your once-lovely chimney is now suffering from a condition known as spalling brick. Spalling brick is an issue that plenty of chimney owners in colder climates have to deal with, but this article should give […]