The new year presents a fresh start, and many people tackle January with a home refresh — cleaning out closets, scrubbing baseboards and catching up on their home maintenance to-do lists. As part of your new year’s cleanup, don’t forget your fireplace and chimney! If...
Whenever you burn a solid fuel (wood, coal or pellets) in your stove, fireplace or insert, you will be left with ashes that need to be removed sooner or later. These ashes must be removed periodically, as they can affect the performance and durability of your unit....
Homeowners often daydream about the perfect evening in front of the fire, but what about the ashy mess that is left behind when the fire is put out? Do you clean it up, or do you leave it? Is that included in your annual chimney sweep and inspection? Since the basic...
The following are measures you should take to ensure safety while enjoying your fireplace: Preventive Roof: Keep your roof free of flammable items, such as leaves, twigs, and branches and remove any branches hanging above the chimney or flue. Use a chimney cap...
