Fireplace and Chimney
All about your fireplace and chimney – building, repair, remodeling, cleaning, fuel, firewood and more.
Zero Clearance vs. Prefabricated Fireplace
If you are currently, or ever have been, in the market for a wood burning fireplace, you’ve likely encountered an overwhelming variety of fireplace types. From wood stoves, to electric, to gas, the lists are seemingly endless. But regardless of the resource you use...
How to Stack Wood for Seasoning
The most important things to know when preparing wood for seasoning is how to stack firewood for seasoning and why you need to season wood in the first place. Purchasing wood from a store or supplier doesn’t guarantee that it’s prepared or ready-to-burn....
How to Keep Your Chimney Safe
February 2021 was a record-breaking cold season for the midwestern states. With sub-zero temperatures sustained for days and continued rolling blackouts across the country including our Kansas City area. Preparing for the unexpected and learning how to keep your...
3 Ways to Remove Efflorescence
If you’ve ever seen white stuff on your chimney, chances are it’s a natural substance called efflorescence. Which is a salt deposit caused by rising moisture. In this post, we explain how to clean it off with 3 Ways to Remove Efflorescence. But first, how...