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How To Safely Decorate Your Fireplace

by | Oct 28, 2023 | Fireplace Decorations

Decorating your fireplace for the fall and winter holidays can add warmth and charm to your home. Many people cherish the opportunity to create a cozy backdrop to the season. From spiderwebs to turkeys, greenery to stockings, each element has a traditional background...

Bats in the Chimney: What To Do

by | Sep 30, 2023 | Bats in Chimney

You get home from a long day at work, pour yourself a hot beverage, grab your favorite book, and go to light a fire in your fireplace. But what is that noise? Is there a ghost in my chimney? While October may be just the month to host ghouls and goblins, the sound you...

When Should I Schedule My Chimney Sweeping?

by | Aug 26, 2023 | Chimney Sweep

When the seasons shift, school buses start rumbling past every morning, and temperatures start to lower, getting a fire crackling becomes all the more enticing. Yet in the anticipation of cozy evenings, it’s vital not to overlook one key element of home maintenance:...

Are There Different Types of Chimney Caps?

by | Jul 28, 2023 | Chimney Cap

When it comes to keeping your home safe and your home heating system working at its best, there may be nothing more important than the humble chimney cap. This little piece of protection sits above your chimney exhaust flue keeping it safe from unwanted guests...

Common Brick vs. Firebrick

by | Jun 29, 2023 | Firebrick

Bricks have been around for thousands of years. While it’s crazy to think that your home may have a building material in common with the walls of ancient Jericho, it makes a lot of sense. Brick is strong, durable, and can be made of readily available components. It’s...