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How do you tell if bats are in your chimney?

Got Bats In your Chimney? Bats are the only flying mammals! This makes them one of the most common mammals to get into chimneys!  Telling what type of animal is in your chimney can be very helpful when calling someone for an animal removal! So, how do you tell if bats...

A Fireplace Chimney Clean-Out Keeps The House Safe

Any place with a fireplace needs to get its fireplace chimney cleaned out regularly, to enjoy optimal and safe heating. A clogged chimney not only leads to inefficient wood-burning but also carries fire risk. Besides, it causes harmful indoor pollution. Advantages of...

Got Squirrels in Your Chimney? Here’s What to Do

As the weather warms up in spring, many curious animals are looking for places to shelter. This season, you might hear some scratching noises inside your walls. This is an indicator of squirrels in your chimney. If you think you’ve got some critters taking up...

5 Ways to Use Leftover Firewood from Winter

The last cold, dreary days of winter are finally making way for bright and warm spring days. As you’re getting ready to retire your fireplace for the season, you might notice you didn’t get around to using all of your winter firewood. If you’re wondering what to do...
The Menace of Leaks

The Menace of Leaks

Recently noticed water around your fireplace, chimney, or surrounding area? You probably have a leaking chimney on your hands, which can be a bump in the road for you and the comfort of your home and everyday life. However, A leaking chimney does not always manifest...

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Five Fireplace Benefits

Five Fireplace Benefits

I just love the thought of warming a room with a fire that brings considerably more warmth than the flares do. Regardless if it is from the glow of the consuming fire to the delicate lighting it brings to the room, they really are additionally one of the most valued...

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How To Prepare for a Major Storm

How To Prepare for a Major Storm

When a major storm hits your area, you may encounter some structural damage in your home, including to your chimney. While chimneys are normally able to withstand the elements, they are not indestructible. The fierce winds, heavy rain, and flying debris associated...

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101 In Chimney History

101 In Chimney History

In early history, fires were implicit fire pits in the focal point of rooms to give warmth to structures and homes; however, the early Romans started utilizing chimneys to deliver heat and to cook inside. Ventilation happened when pastry kitchens introduced tubes in...

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The Scary Truth About Chimney Fires

The Scary Truth About Chimney Fires

As you settle in and get comfortable before your fire, the exact opposite thing you are probably going to consider is the state of your chimney. Nonetheless, in the event that you don't think about to it before you light flames, your delight might be exceptionally...

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Helpful Chimney Terms

Helpful Chimney Terms

When conversing with an expert in any field can be scary particularly if you do not comprehend the phrasing being utilized. Your chimney and fireplace framework comprises of various segments that cooperate to give you warm and comfortable fires. There are a wide range...

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Types of Chimneys

Types of Chimneys

Mortgage holders have numerous alternatives for gas or wood-consuming chimneys, yet the decisions can be to some degree befuddling if the real factors are not promptly accessible. The web can be a decent hot-spot for research, however there are a ton of locales that...

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Let’s Talk Chimney Odors

Let’s Talk Chimney Odors

Is there an awful stench originating from your chimney? Odds are, your home has Stinky Fireplace Syndrome. The scent is normally more terrible in the late spring when the moistness is high, and the climate control system is turned on. Nobody needs their chimney to...

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What is a smoke chamber?

What is a smoke chamber?

What does it do? A smoke chamber is located directly above the firebox, it's a part of the fireplace that the average person may never look at but it's one of the most important.  This unsung hero of your chimney stops smoke from entering your home and harming your...

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