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Can I Replace the Inside of a Wood-Burning Fireplace?
When it comes to maintaining the functionality and aesthetic appearance of your wood-burning fireplace, occasional repairs and replacement components are necessary. But have you ever considered replacing the entire inside of your wood-burning firebox? It might sound...
What Is Chimney Flashing & How Does It Work?
Chimney construction seems rather simple from the outside, right? Comprising a firebox on the inside and a tunnel system connecting that indoor firebox to the outside world, they are visually straightforward. Yet, whether brick, prefabricated, or some other structure...
Why Does My Fireplace Smell?
Few things make a home homier than a warm, crackling fire. And if there’s anything that can ruin that experience, it’s a smelly fireplace. Let’s look at why your fireplace might make your home smell like an ashtray and how to prevent it. What Causes Fireplace Odors?...
Chimney Chronicles: Tales of Historic Chimneys and Their Stories
Did you know that chimneys in the home date back as early as the twelfth century? Between then and now many warm, fond memories have been made alongside a fire. Even before this, fires were enjoyed inside – sometimes even around an open fire. As you can imagine this...
Can I Install a Wood Stove Myself?
It's not hard to understand the appeal of a DIY home improvement project. You don't have to deal with late construction workers, you get to work at your own pace, and you can keep an extra few dollars in your pocket. That said, while some tasks are easy to take on,...
5 Crucial Tips to Prevent Chimney Fires This Winter
Winter is here, and you’ve either built your first fire of the season or will soon. However, despite keeping your home warm and cozy and creating a nostalgic atmosphere, there could be a danger lurking in your chimney with the potential to destroy everything. In this...
How Much Does It Cost To Install a Wood Stove Insert?
Are you tired of looking at your old masonry fireplace, but you're not sure how to spruce it up? Is your current fireplace too cold and drafty to keep your living space warm and cozy? Tearing down a fireplace and rebuilding it is an expensive and time-consuming...
Is It Cheaper To Replace or Repair a Gas Fireplace?
There’s a reason gas fireplaces are popular among homeowners - they're efficient, can reduce heating expenses, and there’s no need to store firewood. Gas fireplaces are also much easier to maintain than traditional wood-burning setups. All that said, though, they are...
Is It Worth Sealing a Chimney?
Given where we live, rain and snow are a fact of life. And with all that lovely precipitation, comes the chance of that water getting into your chimney system. If you’ve read some of our other blogs, you know that water and your chimney are not a match made in heaven....
How Long Does a Chimney Chase Cover Last?
Just like houses and the families within them, each and every chimney is a little different and unique in its own special way. Sure, the functionality is always the same - to release the smoke and exhaust created during combustion and properly ventilate the home...