Many people have a chimney, but few know very much about their inner workings. If you have been lighting fires in your fireplace year after year but have never taken a look inside your chimney, you could have a very big problem. Like anything related to fire, dangers abound when it comes to fireplaces and [...]

It’s very difficult to find a home heating system that benefits everyone and even, everything. As you might know, some home heating systems produce harmful emissions that may harm the environment and people too, if they breath in the harmful exhaust. With that in mind, you should find an alternative. If you want something efficient, [...]

What is a Chimney Cap? A chimney cap is a protective covering which fits at the top of your chimney enclosure. They are typically fashioned out of stainless steel, copper, or galvanized metals; and come designed with a mesh screen to inhibit airborne hearth sparks, nesting outdoor animals, and damaging precipitation and debris from interfering [...]

Over the past decades, wood burning fireplaces and stoves have become more energy efficient and can save you a lot of money if combined with a chimney liner. The questions comes up though which is better wood or pellets to burn in your home? Is Wood the Best Heating Fuel For You? Wood is the [...]

A chimney balloon offers a cost-effective way to prevent warm air escaping up your chimney liner as well as the cold air coming down into your home. Chimneys work very well when you have a lovely fire burning in your home and do a great job of removing the smoke. However, your chimney will carry [...]