How Often Should You Check Your Chimney?

One of our favorite ways to relax after a long day on the lakes here in the Ozarks, is to cozy up next to a fire. Whether it’s with a good book or catching up on our favorite TV series, the ambiance of a warm and crackling fire can’t be beat. The National Fire Protection […]

How Often Should I Inspect My Chimney?

One of our favorite ways to relax after a long day on the lakes here in the Ozarks is to cozy up next to a fire. Whether it’s with a good book or catching up on our favorite TV series, the ambiance of a cozy fire in your fireplace can’t be beat. That is, if […]

How Do You Check Inside a Chimney?

Who doesn’t love a cozy fire on a chilly evening? Being able to enjoy the warmth and ambiance of a glowing fire is something that most people enjoy, especially here in the Midwest. But what happens if your chimney is unsafe to use? The better question is, how would you even know? When it comes […]

What Should I Inspect On a Chimney?

Who doesn’t love a good DIY project? Are you itching for your next one? Maybe you just learned that you need to have your home’s chimney system inspected each year and want to tackle it yourself. Well… let’s pump the brakes on that one for now, so we can help you understand the ins and […]

Efflorescence and other Leaky Chimney Signs

A chimney leak is nothing to take lightly, no matter how “minor” it seems to be. If a chimney has begun to take in water, the problem will only get worse over time rather than better. A leak is defined as any situation in which water from rain or melting snow can get into the […]

Minimize Creosote Buildup

If you use a wood-burning fireplace, beautiful fires should be expected every time you fire up. So should the production of creosote. You can’t burn wood without creating at least some of this flammable smoke byproduct, but you can keep creosote buildup inside your chimney at minimum levels. Excess creosote is a safety issue Creosote […]