by Mark Dent | Jul 11, 2017 | Chimney Anatomy |
Studies show that homeowners want a fire in their home. Even homes equipped with central air and heat are made better and easier to sell with a beautiful fireplace. Maybe you don’t have your dream home with your dream fireplace; simply because installing a...
by Mark Dent | Jun 27, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance |
When burn season is over, homeowners across the United States often experience a case of mysterious odors. After some searching and investigating, they might be surprised to find the source. The chimney! There are a few reasons why a chimney begins to stink, and they...
by Mark Dent | Jun 13, 2017 | Home Safety |
It is a job to buy a home. It takes a lot of time, energy, money, and imagination. Oftentimes a prospective buyer knows exactly what they want in a new home before they begin looking. If your dream home includes a fireplace, there are a few extra steps you should...
by Mark Dent | May 29, 2017 | Fireplaces |
Fireplace inserts are beautiful, functional, and efficient. They are a great option for remodels, upgrades, and new constructions. In fact, inserts allow you to keep a fireplace even when a fireplace is irreparably damaged. This is great for refinancing or for home...
by Mark Dent | May 15, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance |
What is Glazed Creosote? When a fire burns it produces natural byproducts in the form of ash, soot, creosote, and smoke. Creosote is made up primarily of a tar-like, sticky substance and is extremely flammable! As the soot and creosote coat the inside of the chimney,...
by Mark Dent | Apr 26, 2017 | Dryer Vents |
The average American home has many appliances that serve purposes of cleaning, heating, and cooling. Even the basic appliance comes with it’s share of maintenance, no matter how it may boast of “low maintenance.” Many homeowners assume that just because an appliance...
by Mark Dent | Apr 12, 2017 | Chimney Anatomy |
If you have a traditional masonry fireplace or have a professionally installed fireplace, you should have a damper. It’s an essential part of the chimney system. Ordinarily a metal or cast iron damper assembly is installed into the throat of the chimney, but they can...
by Mark Dent | Mar 29, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance |
There are many parts of the chimney system and they all serve different purposes. The chimney cap is one important part of the chimney that does many jobs. Installing a chimney cap is a simple and affordable preventative measure that can protect your chimney from...
by Mark Dent | Mar 13, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance |
Coming into spring is the time to think about waterproofing your chimney. April showers can bring more than May flowers if your chimney isn’t ready for water. It’s best to plan for spring rain now, rather than waiting to discover a problem later. Why Waterproofing is...
by Mark Dent | Feb 27, 2017 | Fireplaces |
Homeowners and home buyers prefer a fireplace, but there are many reasons to choose gas or wood, and it all boils down to personal preference, convenience, and efficiency. Gas Products Many homeowners choose gas fireplace products because of their ease of use, but...
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