by Mark Stoner | Dec 14, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
When you have a wood-burning fireplace, creosote is a fact of life. A residue which forms naturally during the wood burning process, creosote sticks to the walls of your chimney and builds up deposits over weeks and months of using your fireplace. If you do not have...
by Mark Stoner | May 25, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweeping, Fireplace Maintenance
Having a chimney in your home is more than just having cozy warm nights with a rustic ambiance. It also entails a lot of responsibility and keen observational skills on your end, especially if you want to ensure your chimney’s functionality as well as your family’s...
by Mark Stoner | Apr 21, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweeping
If you have a chimney, chances are you have had something stuck inside it at some point. A chimney blockage can be a dangerous situation; as stated by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), a dirty chimney can cause a chimney fire. One of the main reasons an...
by Mark Stoner | Feb 18, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fireplace Maintenance, Fireplaces and Stoves, Gas Fireplaces
A functional and high performing chimney is a fantastic addition to your home…especially during these cold months. But, to safely enjoy, it is recommended that you have a chimney sweep and inspection every year. Without proper usage of your chimney, it can become...
by Mark Stoner | Nov 14, 2012 | Chimney Sweeping
You love your fireplace, but do you know how to tell if it is working properly. It may seem like a complicated operation, but the basic physics of how a fireplace and chimney work are relatively easy to understand. Here are some quick tips so you will be able to tell...
