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Basement Fireplace Problems
A basement with a wood-burning fireplace is an attractive feature of any Kansas City area home. Often enjoyed with friends and family. However, basement fireplace problems are common, especially...
How to Hire the Best Chimney Sweep
Choosing a service company is no small matter. It starts with researching a chimney sweep near you. You want someone skilled, reliable, and trustworthy, but there’s more to consider. Because your...
Wood Burning Fireplaces & Inserts
A warm hearth and home are among the simple pleasures that you would experience if you had a wood-burning fireplace. Many of our customers enjoy their fireplace or wood-burning insert so much, they...
Part 2: Fireplace Backdraft & Chimney Downdraft | Troubleshooting
Is your chimney not drafting properly? Does your fireplace backdraft smell like a campfire, but you haven’t used it in months? Is your basement fireplace backdraft filling the room with smoke?...
Fireplace Backdraft & Chimney Downdraft
Fireplace draft stops smoke from going up the chimney like it should, in turn making your time spent by the hearth a smokey mess! During the busy burning season, our chimney sweeps get frequent...
Chimney Inspection in Kansas City
Occasionally we receive calls from customers who haven't had their chimney cleaned or even inspected in many years. A customer called recently who had not used their chimney in 15 years and wanted...
Convert a Wood Fireplace to Gas
So, you want to convert a wood fireplace to gas? Well, it's possible and you have options! Changing a fireplace to gas logs or installing a new gas insert is a common home improvement choice that...
Congratulations Master Chimney Sweep
Today we celebrate and offer our congratulations to the Original Kansas City Chimney Sweep for being designated the 47th Master Chimney Sweep in America! An accomplishment that is the pinnacle...
How to Fix Chimney Leaks
If you're wondering how to fix chimney leaks, then you've come to the right place. This post will discuss do-it-yourself leak repairs, but first, we'll dive right into the how and why of leaky...