by Joe Shear | Jan 31, 2020 | Chimney Cleaning
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... by Joe Shear | Mar 13, 2019 | annual chimney inspection
Spring is just around the corner and soon it will be time to give your fireplace some time off. It’s easy to forget about your chimney and fireplace in warmer months, however, now is a great time to transition from operating your chimney to maintaining it. Sometimes,... by Joe Shear | May 30, 2017 | Chimney Sweeping Log
Chimney sweeping logs have some value. Many people use them to clean their chimney. But chimney sweeping logs have limited value. They don’t yield the benefits of a professional chimney sweep. Northeastern Masonry & Chimney is glad to share with you three solid... by Joe Shear | Mar 30, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
They say timing is everything, and that’s so true. What about having your chimney swept: what’s the best timing for that? Northeastern Masonry & Chimney doesn’t have a magic answer along the lines of “only on April 1,” or “every last Tuesday in October.” It... by Joe Shear | Dec 26, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
Think of your house as a miniature Times Square. Imagine that at midnight the famous ball will slide down your chimney to herald the new year, 2017. It’s admittedly a corny and cheesy notion. It won’t happen, and it won’t be broadcast around the world. Bear with us....