Chimney Maintenance
Maintaining your fireplace and chimney.
Ashes to Ashes: Safely Disposing of Fireplace Ash
When the winter chill settles over Kansas City, many households turn to their trusty fireplaces to provide warmth and comfort. There’s nothing like cozying up to a crackling fire on a cold winter night. However, amidst a fireplace’s joy and tranquility,...
Mastering the Art of Summer Fireplace Maintenance
As the summer sun shines brightly, thoughts of cold winter nights and cozy fires may seem far away. However, taking care of your fireplace and chimney during the summer is crucial to ensure a safe and enjoyable winter season. This comprehensive guide will delve into...
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. Whenever we hear that an animal has entered a fireplace or chimney flue...
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 can’t stop it! However, it can be managed, reduced, or removed, and this...