Joe Shear, Author at Northeastern Masonry & Chimney

Who Should I Hire for Chimney Repair in Guilderland, NY?

by Joe Shear | Nov 25, 2025 | Chimney Repair

When homeowners around Guilderland start noticing chimney issues (think cracking bricks, smoky fireplaces, or a bit of water trickling into the firebox after a storm) the big question becomes: Who’s the right company to call? Around Albany County, we’ve built a...

Top 7 Reasons To Choose Northeastern Masonry & Chimney for Chimney Inspections in Corinth NY

by Joe Shear | Oct 28, 2025 | Chimney Inspections

When it comes to keeping your home warmer, cleaner, and safer through the cold Corinth winters, your chimney plays a bigger role than most realize. At Northeastern Masonry & Chimney, we’ve spent decades helping homeowners across Upstate New York maintain their...

Who Should I Hire for Chimney Sweeping in Clifton Park, NY?

by Joe Shear | Sep 30, 2025 | Chimney Sweep

Living in Clifton Park means enjoying all four seasons, and that includes crisp autumn evenings by the fire and long winter nights when the fireplace becomes the heart of the home. But to keep that warmth safe and reliable, chimney sweeping isn’t something you can...

Do I Need a Chimney Sweep Mid-Winter in Albany, NY?

by Joe Shear | Jan 15, 2025 | Chimney Sweep

The middle of winter can seem like a less-than-ideal time to invest in professional home services, especially here in the Albany, NY area. Typically, projects and maintenance jobs fit better with the seasons that bring longer days, more temperate breezes, and less...

Myths About Fireplace Use in Winter

by Joe Shear | Dec 26, 2024 | Fireplace Myth

Like snowflakes and scarves or cookies and milk, winter and fireplaces go hand in hand. Fireplaces have a long history of bringing comfort into homes…but along the way some myths have crept in too. So, what’s true, and what needs a little rethinking? We’ve made...