After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season and the start to a new year, one of the only things that makes a cold winter in Charlottesville tolerable is a nice cozy fire. But, when it’s particularly chilly and the snow is piling high outside your windows, you...
During the darkest and coldest days of the year, nothing is more comforting than knowing that you are coming home to a fireplace or wood stove ready to supply you with light and warmth. The gentle crackle of burning logs and the soft glow of the dancing flames keep...
It’s that time of the year again! The cool weather is creeping in and it’s time to light up your fireplace to take the chill out of the air. …but for some reason, your fireplace isn’t working as well as it should. A chimney is an intricate system with a lot of...
Whether you prefer the dark and brooding ghoulish decor of Halloween or you’re more of crisp, clean, and classic Christmas-starts-on-November-first household, one thing is certain: the holiday season is nearly here. And besides the joy of gift giving and spending time...
When you check out your home’s chimney – particularly the area running through the attic – have you ever noticed a peculiar twist or bend that seems almost whimsical in its design? This intriguing feature is known as a “witches crook,”...
