How to Start a Fire in a Cold Chimney

Cold winter days can seem to drag on this time of year. That’s why it’s the perfect time to build cozy fires to counteract the long nights and winter chill. Unfortunately, if your chimney is cold – which is particularly likely if it’s on an exterior wall –...

The Freeze/Thaw Process & Your Chimney

On long dark nights when the air gets cold The Freeze/Thaw Monster will take hold Freezing up long-sleeping water Expanding it ‘til it gets hotter Destroying even brick and mortar Wreaking havoc on homeowners Protect your chimney – keep water out And keep the...

What’s Safe to Burn in My Fireplace?

You want a hot, clean fire – the kind that warms your home’s ambiance and temperature without jeopardizing the safety of your environment. A significant factor in creating the ideal blaze is what you’re burning. Not all fuels are created equal, so thinking...

5 Signs You’ve Had a Chimney Fire

Each year there are, on average, over 20,000 chimney fires that take place. In fact, you may have had a chimney fire in the past and not even known it. How do chimney fires occur? When wood or other combustibles are burned in a fireplace the resulting fumes and smoke...