Knowing What to Ask When Choosing a Chimney Sweep
If you haven’t had your chimney cleaned and inspected recently, don’t worry – there is still time. Today’s post is going to provide some basic information about common problems, levels of inspection and choosing the best sweep. The chimney sweep you ultimately hire...Chimney Draft (or Draught, if you are British)
Smoky fireplace? There might be a problem with your chimney’s draft. Spring is in the air! Yes, it is, but according to our friend, the groundhog, it looks like we will still have a few winter nights in front of us. It’s as important as ever not to neglect your...Watch Out for Creosote!
Creosote: noun (kree-uh-soht)- a dark brown or black flammable tar (especially from) wood smoke deposited onto the walls of a chimney Creosote is actually a combination of chemicals that are left behind after woods and coals are burned in the fireplace or woodstove....