Keeping Creosote Out of Your Chimney Anyone with a chimney knows that it is important to protect it against certain things, such as animal inhabitants or water damage. However, few homeowners are aware of the dangers of having creosote built up in their chimney. Even...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
