Chimney Information

How do you find a Chimney Sweep?

If you have a need for a chimney sweep, you can look in the yellow pages online or offline for good leads. Chimney sweeps, those are certified and trained, are also found in chimney sweep directories. Affiliations and memberships to unions and to trades that are specifically chimney sweep related are regional and national.

Chimney Caps Checklist

Are your Chimney Caps doing their job, protecting your chimney and home? Use this simple checklist to be sure it is able to function properly.

Firewood and Chimney Safety

In order to make sure that you are purchasing seasoned wood, buy it in the summer 6 months before you plan to use it. Green wood or unseasoned wood must dry out before it will burn properly. Burning green wood can cause smoking problems, odor problems, creosote buildup and possibly dangerous chimney fires.

How to Prevent Chimney Fires This Winter

42% of household fires are started because of problems with the fireplace. To avoid becoming a statistic, make sure to follow these 5 steps before building a fire this winter.

Chimney Problems - Keeping It Clean

Having a traditional fireplace is a wonderful thing. It's the maintenance involved that becomes a hassle. Here's the low-down on what's involved in a chimney sweep.

Chimney Caps: Tips on Buying, Measuring, and Use

In this article, we'll discuss the definition of a chimney cap, how to buy one, what different types are available, and how to measure for a good fit to ensure proper and efficient use of your fireplace and chimney system.

Why Sweep a Chimney?

Chimneys are swept to remove residues in the chimney which can block the flue and prevent proper drafting, and to remove flammable deposits which can cause a chimney fire.

Inspecting your Chimney and its Chimney Liners

If you have a chimney, when was the last time you replaced your liner? If that question stumps you, then it might be time to investigate the situation a little and probably even consider having your chimney inspected. You may be due for a new liner.