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Animals in Chimney
Animals get stuck in chimneys all the time. The question is what can you do to prevent it? With warmer weather quickly approaching, our technicians are ready for animal-related chimney problems....
Prefab Chimney Chase Cover Install
Will a new chase cover installation help stop leaks and structural damages on a prefab chimney? Yes, and we discuss it further in this post and what type of metal cover you should buy. Plus, show...
Upside Down Fire Techniques Compared
If you have a home and hearth, chances are you’ve built a few fires and developed your own methods for the best way to stack wood in a fireplace. In our opinion, the best fire-building technique is...
How to Prevent House Fires
Whether it's an electric space heater, a burning candle, or a fireplace fire, with the use of any heating device comes the risk of fire. In this post, we provide you with 10 helpful tips on how to...
Full Service Chimney Plans Hiring Event with Johnson County Workforce Partnership
(Kansas City, MO - 10/4/2021) Many economists have speculated that the United States economy will return to pre-pandemic levels by late 2021; however, they are less skeptical that the job market...
How a Leaning Chimney Could Mean Foundation Problems
A chimney can be a beautiful and functional piece of a home. The classic look gives the house a certain charm, while the chimney itself allows you to bring in warmth on cold days. Fireplaces can...
Here’s Why Your Gas Fireplace Stinks
Gas fireplaces offer convenience and warmth that is hard to get with traditional wood-burning fireplaces. But homeowners and hearth lovers should be aware that gas firing appliances have some...
Creosote Buildup in Chimneys
It’s falling into your fireplace or stuck to the walls. It can look dusty, puffy, flaky, or oily like tar. Is it soot, is it ash? Not entirely, no, it’s creosote buildup in your chimney, and you...
Why Does My Fireplace Smell?
Perhaps your fireplace stinks after a fire. Maybe your fireplace smells in the summer or only when it rains. Foul odor near the hearth is often a result of soot/creosote build-up, animal...