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Protecting Your Chimney from Water Damage
Your chimney is a durable structure built to withstand the destructive nature of wind, fire, and ice. But weather can take its toll even on the toughest…
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Can a Cold & Rainy Winter Damage My Chimney?
Weather that’s cold and rainy definitely can get the ball rolling toward chimney damage. Also, that kind of weather can significantly worsen any damage that already exists.…
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Why Homeowners Should Always Call Professionals for Fireplace and Chimney Problems
With access to so much information on the Internet, many homeowners are doing more DIY projects at home to save money. And the do-it-yourself market is enormous,…
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5 Common Signs of Chimney Damage
When a chimney or its components have fallen into disrepair or begin to function inefficiently, there usually are signs that tell you something needs to be addressed.…
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Why Fireplace Doors are Better than Screens
With smoke billowing out of the chimney on a chilly night, it must be winter. And with shorter periods of daylight, many homeowners are lighting the fireplace…
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Activities to Enjoy Around the Fireplace During the Holidays
New Hampshire winters can be foreboding, and while the weather outside is frightful, the fire is so delightful – so get the family together and maybe invite…
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Preparing Your Chimney for a Visit from Santa Claus
The chances of an actual Santa Claus visiting your home and sliding down your chimney on Christmas Eve this year are pretty slim. But if you take…
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How to Heat Your Home with Your Fireplace or Stove
Here are a few quick tips on getting the most out of your fireplace, stove or fireplace insert. Open Masonry Fireplaces Traditional masonry fireplaces bring wonderful ambience…
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Do Chimney-Cleaning Logs Really Work?
The fact that there’s such a product as chimney-cleaning logs tells you that cleaning built-up creosote out of chimneys is an important job. Chimney-cleaning logs are burned…
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What You Need to Know Before Using Your Fireplace the First Time
If you’ve just had a new fireplace built or installed, or if you’ve just moved into a home with a fireplace already in it, you’re in for…
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Know Your Chimney System
Just to look at it, you wouldn’t think a chimney is all that complicated. It’s just a brick-housed channel for smoke to go up, right? Well, partially…
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How to Prepare for a Chimney Sweep Visit
A CSIA-certified chimney sweep is your best friend when it comes to keeping your chimney safe and ensuring that it operates the way it’s supposed to. Next…
