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...
Fireplaces make great focal points, even when they aren’t in use, and sometimes busy lifestyles or other factors keep homeowners from using them for extended periods. This begs the question: If I rarely use my fireplace, do I really need to have routine inspections?...
By late August, somehow we can feel the change of seasons on the way. And having your fireplace system clean, well-designed, and running impeccably at the onset of chilly weather means you can enjoy it at the first cool gust of wind – and have peace of mind...
Most homeowners know that their chimney needs to be swept from time to time, however, they don’t always know how often. In fact, some homeowners will wait until they have blockage issues before they decide they should have maintenance performed on their chimney...
Let’s play alphabet soup. DIY. FYI. CSIA. NMAC. FRACAS. What do these acronyms or initialisms stand for? Do it yourself. For your information. Chimney Safety Institute of America. Northeastern Masonry & Chimney. Failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action...
