Have you noticed that bricks on your chimney are cracked or crumbling? If you have, it means that your chimney has a spalling problem....
A hearth area is one of a home’s central hubs. People gather around a fireplace to socialize, watch TV, eat and relax. If your hearth area has lost...
If you’re new to the world of fireplaces, you may not know exactly what a chimney sweep does. Like the name implies, these professionals sweep (i.e., clean) chimneys. But...
The long winter is finally over. As the weather warms up, spring projects crop up that motivate us to get out of the...
Everybody loves a roaring fireplace and the relaxed mood it sets on a chilly or ice-cold winter evening. But even with all the beauty...
In Wisconsin, folks get a lot of use out of their fireplaces. Whether it’s for supplemental heating or simply the beauty that a fireplace brings...
A chimney is the last place that you might expect mold to thrive. Many homeowners do not realize how susceptible the chimney system is to...
The exhaust system employed with a fireplace and chimney really is an amazing operation. While humans designed the physical units, Mother Nature has always provided the...
For all the enjoyment a wood-burning fireplace can bring to a home, it also can bring some health risks if not operated properly. Fire is beautiful...
