Black Moose Blog

Packed with information to keep your chimney, and entire home, healthy, safe and soot free

How Wood Heat Can Help Fight Oil Prices

If you pull into almost any neighborhood in New Hampshire as autumn rolls around, you’ll hear a familiar sound: the rumble of a heating oil truck pumping…
The Ultimate Umbrella: The Benefits of a Custom Chimney Cap

Think of a chimney cap as an umbrella for your home. Water entry is one of the greatest threats to the structural integrity of your chimney. A…
The Importance of Choosing a Certified Chimney Professional

When you need chimney repairs, you want a team that will do the job correctly, safely and with work that will last. That’s why it is so…
What New Hampshire Chimney Owners Need to Know

New Hampshire’s weather is a relentless stress test for your chimney: freezing cold, snowy winters followed by wet muddy springs and hot summers with torrential downpours. Your…
Who Should You Call for Chimney Repairs?

These days, you have a lot of choices for chimney repairs, and it may be tempting to go with the cheapest quote or use a local “jack-of-all-trades.”…
What Factors Influence Chimney Repair Costs?

Chimney & fireplace repairs can be costly, and when you are shopping around for a repair team, you may be inclined to go for the least expensive…
Save on Your Spring Chimney Cleaning!

It may not feel like it, but spring is right around the corner. Now is the perfect time to schedule your annual chimney sweep before summer plans…
Chimney Fires: Causes and Dangers

One of the biggest challenges a wood stove or fireplace owner faces is keeping their system maintained to prevent chimney fires. Chimney fires can cause extensive damage…
When Should I Upgrade My Old Wood Stove?

Many homeowners in New Hampshire still run older wood stoves, but over time, these age out and need replacement. If your stove is reaching the end of…
Top 7 Must-Have Fireplace Accessories

The fireplace is a centerpiece of the home for many. It provides heat, creates a family gathering point and improves a room’s aesthetics. For safe and pleasant…
Top 3 Reasons You Need a Fireplace Cover or Screen

We all love lighting a big roaring fire in our hearth. Yet, having an open, wood-burning fire inside your living room is not without its risks. That’s…
What Are the Best Alternatives to Oil Heating?

Do you have an oil furnace? Are you wondering if you might have to take out a loan to fill it this year? Well, you are not…