by Anastasia Ridgeway | Oct 4, 2013 | Blog, Chimney Maintenance, fire safety
Chimney Safety Tips – Building and Burning a Safe Fire Enjoying a fire in the fireplace is a favorite family activity during the cold weather seasons. However, those cozy evenings can quickly turn to disaster if the fire is not built and burned safely. There are a few...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Sep 27, 2013 | Blog, Chimney Maintenance, fire safety
Fireplace Odors Fireplaces are supposed to be seen and felt, not smelled — and when everything in your chimney system is working correctly, that’ll be the case. If you’re noticing a musty, smoky or otherwise unpleasant odor coming from your...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Sep 12, 2013 | Blog, Chimney Maintenance, fire safety
Many homeowners love to have their fireplace as the centerpiece of their house, however, they are not always sure of proper practices to maintain the fireplace and chimney. Also, fireplace users are not always using the right kind of wood to burn, which over time can...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Jul 31, 2013 | Blog, Chimney Maintenance, fire safety
Have you thought about your flue liner? Sara and Scott had just moved into their first home, and they were so excited! They loved the neighborhood, with quiet, tree-lined streets and the sort of smaller, quaint little homes that were commonly built after the Second...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Apr 13, 2013 | Blog
The Courier Post recently interviewed local business owners for an article with suggestions on important items to include on you Spring “:To Do” List. They spoke to Mason’s Chimney Service about home maintenance such as dryer vent service, chimney...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Jan 2, 2013 | Blog
Why you probably need a low-level CO monitor A low-level carbon monoxide monitor from CO Experts. The new models have a different case, but work on the same principles. Don’t judge a book by its cover? That certainly applies to what may be the best...