by Marisa Bell | Chimney Cap, Chimney Maintenance
A chimney cap is an essential accessory for every home with a chimney. It plays an important role in protecting your house from water damage and fire. It also prevents critters from nesting in your chimney or getting into your home. While many homeowners are aware of...
by Marisa Bell | Chimney Inspection, Chimney Sweep, Creosote
A wood-burning fireplace is a primary and supplemental source of home heating for millions of homeowners across the country. Its comforting warmth makes a home feel cozy inside when it is blistery cold outside. But as beautiful as the flames are to see, there is...
by Marisa Bell | Chimney Inspection, Gas Fireplace, inspection of your chimney
With a trend towards cleaner-burning fuels, many homeowners are installing gas fireplaces. They are convenient and provide lower heating costs. And while most homeowners know they need an annual inspection for a wood-burning fireplace or stove, they don’t always get...
by Marisa Bell | Fireplace Options
While you’re enjoying outdoor activities in summer, remember that cold weather will roll back around within weeks. You may be one of the many homeowners who considers warming by a cozy fire as one of the best things about fall and winter. If so, there is no better...
by Marisa Bell | Chimney Repairs
Kansas City is known for general humidity and wet, stormy weather in spring, which means trouble for chimneys. Severe weather often causes chimney damage, and moisture is like an adversary ready to pounce. You can do a check of your chimney, looking for visual signs...
