by Marisa Bell | Freeze Thaw Chimney
Winter can be damaging to chimneys, especially in areas that experience above-average levels of precipitation. The freeze-thaw effect is the repetitive process of surface moisture freezing and thawing. It is a condition that usually occurs in winter and is especially...
by Marisa Bell | Uncategorized
A crackling fire in the fireplace is a common sight in millions of homes during the winter. It provides warmth and comfort while helping to keep heating costs down. With proper maintenance and good safety practices, your fireplace will provide years of enjoyment....
by Marisa Bell | Buying a New Fireplace
Thinking about adding a beautiful new fireplace to your home? Here are six questions to answer before you start shopping. Do you want a brand new fireplace, or do you want to upgrade an existing masonry fireplace? Many people shop for new fireplaces because they’re...
by Marisa Bell | Builder Grade Fireplace
With fireplaces being among the most desirable feature home buyers want, home builders are now offering fireplaces as a standard or optional feature in many new homes. These fireplaces are generally built using builder-grade materials. Builder grade materials are...
by Marisa Bell | Chimney Brick Spalling
Spalling is the name used to describe chimney bricks that have begun to chip, loosen or otherwise decay. A chimney full of spalling bricks can be an eyesore, but more importantly, it can be a dangerous structure to use and live around. Why your chimney has spalling...
by Marisa Bell | Wood Stove
A wood-burning stove is among the most efficient and affordable way to heat a home. When properly cleaned and maintained, a quality woodstove will provide years of reliable performance. But as it ages, you will eventually need to decide whether it’s better to repair...
by Marisa Bell | Fireplace Blower
Fireplace blowers, also called fireplace fans, can bring heat into your home that would normally be lost up the chimney. Blowers are simple devices that circulate air within the firebox and send it out into the room without any smoke. They can work with masonry...
by Marisa Bell | Uncategorized
There has never been a better time to buy a heating stove for your home. Advancements in both design and technology make them not only an affordable and practical heating solution; they are cleaner, more efficient, and easier to operate. The only decision to make is...
by Marisa Bell | Fireplace & Chimney Problems
Fireplaces and chimneys are pretty simple devices, on the surface. But in order to run correctly and safely, a lot of pieces are involved. Having regular chimney inspections, chimney repairs and chimney cleaning will keep everything in the best shape possible – but...
by Marisa Bell | Uncategorized
Kids always seem to be getting into scrapes that result in minor injuries of one kind or another. Usually a small bandage and a little TLC is enough to remedy the problem. Where fireplaces are concerned, however, the injuries can be significant – not something parents...
