by FluesBrothers | Jun 1, 2023 | Fireplace
Most real estate agents agree that having an indoor or outdoor fireplace adds $1,000 to $5,000 to the resale value of your home. However, even if they added no monetary value, many homeowners still want to add a fireplace to their home because of the warmth and...
by FluesBrothers | Mar 28, 2023 | Fireplace
Everyone with a fireplace and chimney knows what a chimney breast wall is, even if they’re unfamiliar with the term. In this blog post, we explore the chimney breast wall, why you may want to remove it, whether it’s safe to do so, and things to consider if you decide...
by FluesBrothers | Nov 28, 2022 | Fireplace
Now, you might be thinking, “How does one not know how to start a fire in their fireplace?” Well, it may seem easy to start a fire, but it’s a challenge to build it and light it, so it burns efficiently and doesn’t constantly need relighting. It turns out there’s a...
by FluesBrothers | May 31, 2022 | Fireplace
A fireplace insert is a fantastic and cost-effective way to update an outdated fireplace or even install a fireplace in a home without an existing chimney! It is also an excellent way to convert a wood-burning fireplace to gas and vice versa. At Fluesbrothers Chimney...
by FluesBrothers | Feb 10, 2021 | Fireplace, fireplace install, Fireplace Options
If you live in a home that was built without a fireplace, there are many practical reasons to install one in your home. Fireplaces are like individual works of art that not only add character to a living space all year long but provide much-needed warmth and comfort...
by FluesBrothers | Jan 25, 2021 | factory-built fireplace, Fireplace
A full-width chimney cap – a relatively simple and inexpensive chimney component – can literally save your chimney and keep you safe. We’ll show you exactly how this is accomplished, but first, let’s differentiate between chimney caps and flue covers. Chimney cap vs....
