When the temperatures rise, the last thing on your mind is lighting a fire in your fireplace – and chimney maintenance is probably the furthest thing from your mind. But here’s the truth that summer is actually the best time to take care of your fireplace...
You haven’t lit a fire in months…so why does your living room suddenly smell like a campfire? Here’s what’s going on and what you can do about it. Spring has finally arrived in the Capital Region. The snow is melting, windows are cracking open,...
The last fire of the season is always a bittersweet moment. There’s something about closing out those cozy winter evenings by the hearth that signals the shift toward warmer days ahead. But before you put your fireplace to rest for the spring and summer months,...
When most people think about chimney safety, they picture carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms. Those are important…but there’s another critical layer of protection that often gets overlooked: regular chimney sweeping. If you have a wood-burning...
As temperatures drop and the first signs of winter appear, most homeowners start thinking about cranking up the heat, pulling out the extra blankets, and maybe even lighting a cozy fire in the fireplace. But while you’re getting ready to enjoy your chimney this...
