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10 Fantastic Uses for Fireplace Ash

by Full Service Chimney | Apr 23, 2021 | Fireplace and Chimney, Wood Burning

If you frequently operate a wood-burning fireplace, you’re probably wondering what to do with the fireplace ashes. Many homeowners view fireplace ash as a problematic aspect of burning wood, but we’re here to tell you about our 10 fantastic uses for fireplace ash!...

Fireplace Glass Doors vs. Screens

by Full Service Chimney | Apr 16, 2021 | Fireplace Installations, Wood Burning

There are few things more beautiful than watching logs burn in an open masonry fireplace. But with that beauty comes a couple of disadvantages, those being heating inefficiency and safety concerns. Of course, this sparks the frequent debate of, which is better,...

9 Surprising Facts on U.S. White House Fireplaces

by Full Service Chimney | Apr 9, 2021 | Fireplace and Chimney, Wood Burning

President Joe Biden meets Vice President Kamala Harris, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, and other officials, Friday January 29, 2021, in the Oval Office. Image by: Adam Schultz via Facebook, Public Domain, Wikimedia Fireplaces are comforting, visually stunning, and...

Chimney Crickets on Your Roof

by Full Service Chimney | Apr 2, 2021 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Repairs, Common Problems

In the chimney industry, “crickets on your roof” isn’t a term referencing flying insects or the internationally beloved sport. It’s a reference to an essential home and chimney protection solution. Suppose your chimney is positioned on the slope of the roof and is at...

10 Fireplace Mantel Decorating Ideas

by Full Service Chimney | Mar 26, 2021 | Fireplace Installations, Fireplace Remodeling

Whether you’re in a living room, office, or dining room, nothing is more eye-catching than a beautifully decorated fireplace mantel. The mantel is essentially a blank canvas for homeowners aiming to create a mood and match a room’s interior. If paired with the...

Top 12 Chimney Maintenance FAQ

by Full Service Chimney | Mar 17, 2021 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety

If you own and operate any type of fireplace, you must practice frequent chimney maintenance. Like motor vehicles, both fireplace and appliance utility flues routinely need servicing over their lifespan. While we would all like to avoid the expense and hassle,...

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