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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…
Chimney Sweeps In Movies: How Do they Compare to Reality?

“Chim chiminey, chim chiminey, chim chim cher-ee…” Can you picture Dick Van Dyke as he sings and dances his way across the rooftops of London exalting…
Choosing the Proper Firewood For Your Fireplace

Selecting the right wood to burn in your home is important to your overall chimney health. Subtle changes like the woods moisture, how it was stored and…
Chimney Sweep Frequently Asked Questions

Chimney sweeping is a service that not everyone has experience with. And besides Mary Poppins, not many people even know what happens when a chimney sweep occurs.…