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Chimney Rebuilding 101: What to Know Before Hiring Contractors
Chimney Rebuilding and fireplace restoration and repair is an occasional but necessary part of your home’s maintenance program. When rebuilding your chimney becomes a necessity for safety (or other...
Tuckpointing vs Repointing
The terms brick tuckpointing and repointing are often used interchangeably, however, there are different results and expectations when deciding which repair your chimney needs. If your chimney’s...
Your Guide to Wood Stove Installation
Wood stove installation is easier now than ever before! These old style heating systems have come a long way since first invented in Europe in the 1500s. In the modern-day, there are many styles of...
How to Build and Start a Fire in Your Fireplace
Welcome to fire starting made easy! We'll teach you how to build and start a fire in your fireplace using wood. Overview Start with a safe fireplace and chimney with a spark screen and a grate....
Compare: Pellet Stoves vs Wood Burning Stoves
When it comes to a home improvement project, there is no better investment in keeping your home cozy than the addition of a wood or pellet stove. Enjoying a solid fuel space heater (like a wood or...
How to Prevent Birds in Chimney
There are approximately 10,000 species of birds in the world. As cute as they may be, however, they can cause major problems for homeowners. For instance, they can damage roofs by building nests in...
What is a Spalling Brick Chimney?
You bought your home because of the charming red brick facade and picturesque brick chimney. But now, the face of some of those bricks have started to look worn away. It's as if someone were...
Fireplace Inserts: Everything You Need to Know
Fireplace Inserts offer many benefits over a conventional fireplace, but only if the insert is properly installed. Let's talk about fireplace inserts and everything you need to know, starting with...
Chimney Inspection When Buying a Home is Critical
When searching to buy the perfect house, a home inspection is obvious but the safety of the fireplace is often overlooked. Let's discuss why chimney inspection when buying a home is critical. The...