By mid-March, it’s officially spring and you can get a head start on all your spring cleaning with a few simple steps. Most people only consider deep cleaning and de-cluttering when they work on their homes in the spring. At Chesapeake Chimney, we want you to remember...
By this time we’re several months into winter, and as temperatures take a dive, you will likely find yourself spending more time indoors. If your children attend school, they spend about half or 2/3 of their time at home. If you work a 9-5 job, you probably spend half...
Fireplace ash can be a nuisance. It can be messy. It can even be a hindrance to a healthy fire. Surprisingly though, fireplace ash can also be useful year-round. Using Your Ashes in the Yard Whether you garden or not, ashes can help around the yard, controlling pest...
Now is a great time to start thinking about your fireplace. If you’re unhappy with the one you have or would like to add a fireplace to your home, we have everything you need to make a great choice about your fireplace. Inserts, stoves, manufactured fireplaces, and...
If you’re in the market for a new fire appliance, a stove may be just the choice for you. Stoves are popular for their variety in size, style, and freedom of installation. We can put a stove in any space, big or small. We can use refractory materials to install a...
Fall is the time when homeowners begin decorating for the holidays. First spooky Halloween decor, fall leaves and pumpkins for autumn, turkeys for Thanksgiving, and then the glitter and glitz of Christmas. Fall and winter is also the time for the fireplace and mantel...
Do you know your chimney and fireplace system as well as you think you do? You may not. Some masonry chimneys have a strange door made of cast iron that you never really open and many homeowners aren’t even sure what they’re for! If you open it up, you may find a heap...
Fall is just a few weeks away and we’re getting calls about winter prep already! This is actually a great sign that our customers are taking chimney and fireplace safety seriously. Our team at Chesapeake Chimney & Co. recommends our customers schedule valuable...
Depending on where you live, your chimney might have been affected by bad weather this summer, maybe high humidity, or maybe wild animals. If you’ve had animals in your chimney this summer, it’s important to call a professional now. Even an animal that leaves on its...
We often encourage our customers to schedule chimney services during the summer, our offseason. The offseason is the best time to have your chimney system inspected. It allows you to get a convenient appointment time, a desired team or technician. It also means you...
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