by Gary Smalling | Mar 12, 2024 | Chimney Inspection
Spring is nearly here. With warmer weather around the corner, it’s the perfect time to tackle some of those home projects before the start of summer. One of particular importance? Scheduling your annual chimney inspection and sweeping. A regular maintenance... by Gary Smalling | Feb 29, 2024 | Fireplace Maintenance
Homeowners love all the benefits a fireplace brings into a living space – things like a pleasing design, a peaceful ambiance, and functional heat, all of which combine to create warmth in the fullest sense of the word. But when a fireplace fails to deliver... by Gary Smalling | Feb 17, 2024 | Firewood
One of the biggest benefits of having a fireplace is the ability to save money on energy expenses. That said, if you’re still purchasing firewood year after year, you may not be getting the most bang for your buck. You can cut back on costs even more by seasoning and... by Gary Smalling | Jan 29, 2024 | Starting a Fire
Imagine you get home from a long day at work… The temperature has dropped and all you want is to settle down in front of a nice warm fire. You gather your firewood and meticulously arrange it in the firebox. You go to light it, but find that it is seemingly... by Gary Smalling | Jan 15, 2024 | Chimney Masonry
You’re noticing your chimney is in rough shape, so you go to your handy-dandy search engine, type in “fireplace experts near me,” and… are hit with a flood of results that completely overwhelm you. What you need is someone who can handle all... by Gary Smalling | Dec 24, 2023 | Fireplace Maintenance
Winter brings with it long, dark nights and chilly – often inclement – weather. But if you have a well-functioning fireplace or two at the heart of your home? Well, then the cold and dark don’t feel like such a problem. Instead, they’re occasions for... by Gary Smalling | Nov 16, 2023 | Fireplace Safety
Warmth, joy, and celebration. These are the words we want to come to mind when we think of the holiday season. But to keep the festivity going and create memories to cherish, it’s important that safety takes a prominent spot among the holiday preparations. You may be... by Gary Smalling | Oct 23, 2023 | Gas Logs
As autumn presses onward and winter gets closer, the desire for a roaring fire in the fireplace begins to grow. Shorter days bring the need for more light, and the holidays inspire us to get those warm flames going strong. The one downside? Cleaning up messy ash piles... by Gary Smalling | Sep 20, 2023 | Chimney Fires
If your home has a fireplace, then it should have some type of venting or chimney system that’s designed to keep you and your family safer while enjoying cozy fires throughout the winter. But did you know that wood stoves and fireplaces can experience chimney... by Gary Smalling | Mar 31, 2022 | Chimney Installation, Uncategorized
Hiring a chimney installation service is important because a properly installed chimney saves you time and money in the future. A poorly installed chimney can lead to expensive repairs and damages. In addition, if you don’t have a fireplace, it’s important...