by Marisa Bell | Cold & Drafty
Although you may have a warm, glowing fire, your fireplace may still feel a bit drafty. While you’re using the fireplace to stay warm, the chimney is pulling in the cold, outside air to keep the fire going. But, warm air rises, so out the chimney goes most of...
by Marisa Bell | Chimney Inspection, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweep
As solidly as chimneys are constructed, if regular care and maintenance are neglected, they easily can become hazardous. If you have a home with an active fireplace, here are a few tips on how to care for your chimney. Chimney damage You don’t have to be a licensed,...
by Marisa Bell | Chimney Inspection, Chimney Maintenance, Masonry Services
Winter can be a beautiful time of year. But it can also be a turbulent time for your fireplace and chimney. Years of exposure to the constant rain, sleet, and snow can damage even the most well-built chimneys. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to...
by Marisa Bell | Fireplace
Choosing to bring a new gas fireplace into your home is a decision you’ll be glad you made for many years to come. All styles of gas fireplaces deliver numerous important benefits, and we’ll take a look at some of those. First, let’s talk about the different types of...
by Marisa Bell | Uncategorized
Holidays are the perfect time of year to share family traditions around the fireplace or wood stove and create new memories that will last a lifetime. And just because its cold outside doesn’t mean the kids and family are stuck inside without anything to do. You can...