by Joe Shear | Feb 23, 2024 | Seasoned Wood
There are a few practices that are fundamental to ensuring the safe and efficient use of your home fireplace. Some of these practices are occasional. One of them, for instance, is annual – having your fireplace or wood stove and chimney inspected. Likewise,... by Joe Shear | Jan 19, 2024 | Power Outage
The holidays are finally over. You’ve taken down the Christmas tree, all of the leftovers are gone, and there isn’t any more shopping to be done. Now is supposed to be a time of renewed energy and hope…but Mother Nature didn’t get the memo. The... by Joe Shear | Dec 24, 2023 | Fireplace Maintenance
If you have a wood stove or fireplace in your home, winter nights are probably synonymous with a warm, cozy fire. Like many home systems, your fireplace can bring comfort to your life – but there are simple ways to be sure that comfort is maximized and doesn’t... by Joe Shear | Nov 27, 2023 | Holiday Movies
This time of year is filled with many holiday traditions. From singing Christmas carols to visiting Santa at the mall, December marks the start of the holiday season – and with it plenty of shopping, mail deliveries, Christmas pageants, and maybe even a little... by Joe Shear | 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... by Joe Shear | 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... by Joe Shear | 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:... by Joe Shear | 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... by Joe Shear | 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... by Joe Shear | May 25, 2023 | Chimney Sweep History
When you hear the words chimney sweep it is likely that you are filled with images of soot covered men, bright white smiles on their faces, dancing on rooftops – with Mary Poppins and the Banks kids joining in on the fun. The truth is, few professions have been...