by Anastasia Ridgeway | Sep 23, 2019 | Creosote
As you burn fires in your fireplace, a substance forms in your chimney. This is called creosote, and it can take on many forms. Whether is light and flaky, sticky and tar-textured, or hard, glazed, and glossy, creosote is harmful, and it needs to be regularly cleared...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Aug 25, 2017 | Fireplace Information
Fireplaces are built to keep your home warm and toasty, and many modern advances have been made in recent years to ensure they run more efficiently than ever. Nowadays, you can easily heat your home, while saving tons on energy costs throughout the winter. Due to new...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Nov 15, 2015 | Chimney Ivy
At its best, ivy growing up the sides of a home or a chimney can provide a soft, romantic, woodsy feel. Many types of ivy are invasive, however. It can grow out of control and, at its worst, it can cause extensive damage to your chimney or home’s masonry. The problem...
