by Steve Sobczak | Feb 24, 2015 | smoky fireplace
Most homeowners have their own tips and tricks that they have developed over the years to start a fire in their fireplaces. However, when done correctly the process is more complicated than simply throwing wood and a match into the fire. The following steps will help...
by Steve Sobczak | Feb 14, 2014 | chimney blockages, Chimney Maintenance, Energy Efficiency, Fire Safety, improper draft, smoky fireplace
Many things can cause your draft to become compromised—chimney blockages, closed and/or clogged dampers, improper or inefficient construction, lower-temperature fires, and structural damage. When thinking about your chimney, ask yourself the following set of...
by Steve Sobczak | Jan 29, 2014 | chimney blockages, Chimney Maintenance, Energy Efficiency, Fire Safety, improper draft
Have you ever wondered what is going on inside your chimney? Chemistry and physics both play a part of a well-functioning chimney.
by Steve Sobczak | Dec 26, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance
If the chimney starts to produce a large amount of smoke when there is a fire burning, there is a good chance that there is a problem. In some cases, it may be an issue that is very easy to fix and in others it may be a more complicated situation. Whatever the reason...
