Help! My Chimney Stinks!

It is almost summer – time to switch from the warm, cozy fireplace to full-blast, cool air conditioning. But not so fast! Did you remember to include the chimney in your spring cleaning? Because if you didn’t then you are going to have a serious problem: a...

Don’t Forget About Your Chimney Cap!

Why Chimney Caps Are Important Anyone with a furnace, wood stove or fireplace has a chimney. What they may not realize is that many common chimney problems can be quickly solved by installing a proper chimney cap. A chimney cap protects the opening at the top of the...

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning When Using Your Chimney Each year, hundreds of people across the country die from carbon monoxide poisoning. In many cases, this is because they are not properly using or maintaining their chimneys. It is important to avoid carbon...

What is a Chimney Damper?

A damper is a “must item” for a fireplace. A chimney damper prevents animals, birds from entering the chimney when not in use. The damper is manually opened to the fully open position when starting a fire. While most dampers are located in the throat of...