Keeping your chimney clean is vital to the safety and efficiency of your home’s heating system. A neglected chimney can lead to serious hazards such as chimney fires and carbon monoxide exposure. As cooler weather approaches and fireplace use increases, now is the perfect time to ensure your chimney is in top condition. Below are […]
Chimney Cleaning Logs: Do They Really Work?
Creosote is a byproduct of burning wood that tends to collect in chimneys. Chimney cleaning logs, also known as creosote sweeping logs, are touted to help make it easier to remove creosote. But do they actually work?
5 Tips for Inspecting Chimneys, Fireplaces and Stoves
Performing your own inspection on a chimney, fireplace or stove isn’t exactly difficult, but it’s a messy endeavor that requires a bit of strategy to do properly. It’s also easy to miss warning signs of potential problems that you should ideally head off before they become more costly concerns.