by Marisa Bell | Wood Stoves
Today’s wood stoves make elegant and useful additions to any home. They’re efficient and beautiful and give you years of performance. You can enhance the performance and safety of your wood heating stove by following these seven tips. 1. Burn dry wood Dry, or...
by Marisa Bell | Uncategorized
Now that summer is over and we start moving toward the cold season, make sure to add chimney cleaning and chimney inspection to your to-do list. Getting your chimney and fireplace in top shape now will give you peace of mind during the winter months when you start...
by Marisa Bell | Chimney Inspection, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweep
When the weather starts turning colder in the fall, it is tempting to light the fireplace. It takes the chill out of the air creating a warm and comfy indoor atmosphere. But before warming up the fireplace, its safe operation should be your top priority. House fires,...
by Marisa Bell | Chimney Inspection, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweep, Chimney Sweeping Services on Social Media
The Freeze-Thaw Cycle During the cold winter months, many homeowners are lighting up their fireplaces to stay warm while keeping their energy costs down. For many households, it’s as common as making a cup of coffee. But just like we feel the difference when...
by Marisa Bell | Chimney Inspection, Chimney Repairs, Chimney Sweep
Scheduling an annual chimney inspection and cleaning is essential for keeping your home and family safe when using a fireplace or heating stove. The National Fire Protection Association, along with other fire safety experts, encourage all homeowners to have an annual...
by Marisa Bell | Apartment Maintenance, Chimney Cap, Chimney Draft, Chimney Repairs, Chimney Sweep, Fireplace Maintenance
We call them “routine” chimney inspections, but the truth is, no two chimney inspections are exactly alike, and none of them are perfectly routine. Each chimney has its own issues and finding them and keeping them from turning into dangerous, expensive problems is a...
by Marisa Bell | Chimney Inspection, Chimney Repairs, Chimney Sweep
Tackling a DIY home project can give you a great sense of accomplishment. Cleaning your chimney might seem like a perfect job to tackle yourself. Removing soot can’t be that hard, right? There is a lot more to an annual chimney cleaning and inspection than removing...
by Marisa Bell | Chimney Sweep, Fireplace Maintenance
Using your wood- or gas-burning fireplace can cut down on heating costs during the cold winter season. But before you burn a log or ignite the pilot light, here are a few things you should do to ensure your fireplace is safe and ready for use. Clean the Firebox Remove...
by Marisa Bell | Gas Fireplace
Gas heating appliances continue to grow in popularity for many good reasons, not the least of which is savings on utility bills for the homeowner. Gas is a clean-burning fuel that is safe and convenient to use. From fireplaces and stoves to furnaces and hot water...
by Marisa Bell | Chimney Cap
You wouldn’t go out in the rain without an umbrella, would you? Okay, maybe you would – but your chimney should never be out in the elements without its own umbrella, better known as a chimney cap. Usually made of copper or steel, chimney caps sit atop the chimney...
