Water is the enemy of brick and mortar and a leaky chimney can turn into danger for your home and for your checkbook. What starts as a seemingly small problem can quickly turn into disaster. Chimney leaks can cause moisture to seep into your home’s interior,...
A clean, well-operating fireplace and chimney adds warmth and enjoyment to chilly days. But it’s important to keep this home system well maintained by scheduling regular sweepings, being proactive about maintenance, and being diligent about annual inspections…...
If you belong to the community of people who own a wood-burning fireplace, you probably have some established habits – like what and how you burn, where you store logs, and how you care for your system. Let’s revisit those habits and see if you’re using your...
You don’t have to look very hard to see the many benefits a fireplace has to offer. Nearly everyone would agree that the warm flickering light from the fire, the crackling sound of wood burning, and the sweet aroma it produces can make a bad day good pretty quickly....
When it comes to chimney care and maintenance, some things might seem a little daunting and confusing. Almost like a good riddle. Fortunately, Ashbusters can solve your chimney riddles with ease. Can you solve these fun chimney riddles? Riddle Me This… What can...
