by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Inspection
The home-buying season is nearly here. Many homebuyers list fireplaces as a top amenity for purchasing a home. However, there are a few things you should know before buying a home with a chimney. You Will Need a Separate Chimney Inspector A home inspection is standard...
by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Information
At some point, every homeowner faces questions or concerns about their chimney. Whether you’re a new homeowner wondering about care and maintenance of your hearth appliance, or whether you’re a homeowner who has been handling and caring for their fireplace for a long...
by Jeremy Biswell | Carbon Monoxide
Every winter, we hear stories about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, and we see sad news stories featuring victims of the invincible, odorless gas. That leaves many people with questions about carbon monoxide poisoning and how to keep their families safe....
by Jeremy Biswell | Ash disposal
Did you know there’s a right way to dispose of your fireplace ashes? Improper disposal of ashes can lead to burns, create a fire hazard or pose a carbon monoxide risk. Safe disposal of fireplace ash is simple; it just requires following a few steps to ensure that the...
by Jeremy Biswell | Gas Fireplace
Gas fireplaces are fantastically easy to operate. You flip a switch, and the fire ignites — except when it doesn’t. From time to time, your gas fireplace or gas heating stove might not light as it should, or it might act up and make odd noises or generate odors. While...
by Jeremy Biswell | Fireplace Maintenance
The No. 1 reason homeowners choose gas fireplaces over their wood-burning counterparts is convenience. Unlike wood-burning fireplaces, gas fireplaces turn on instantly and don’t create the ash and smoke that wood fires do. That isn’t to say that gas fireplaces don’t...
by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Repairs
There are more components of a chimney than homeowners realize, which can make the prospect of interior chimney repairs confusing. When your chimney sweep tells you that your needs a fix on the inside, it can be difficult to comprehend what’s going on. To avoid being...
by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Information
Beyond their annual chimney sweeping, most people don’t give much thought to the interiors of their chimneys, save one time of year: Christmas! All winter long, fireplaces provide a warm and romantic ambiance, and they add to the enchantment at Christmas by providing...
by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Draft
Fireplaces are meant to keep your home warm and cozy. They can even be used to lower your reliance on your furnace and bring you lower energy bills as a result. That makes it all the more frustrating when cold air finds its way into your home through your chimney....
by Jeremy Biswell | fire safety
A beautifully decorated hearth is a Christmas tradition, from hanging stockings to stringing garlands of greenery. Those decorations can pose a fire hazard when placed close to your fireplace. To decorate your home and your hearth safely, there are somethings you...
