Can Fireplace Ashes Be Used for Anything

With the way climate change is going, many of us are trying to reduce our carbon footprint. This comes with smaller feats like deciding what to do with our fireplace ash. Typically, we just throw our fireplace ash out. This just adds to the growing trash in landfills....

Chimney History

Many of our customers tell us that they thought chimney sweeps were a thing of the past when we talk with them about having their chimneys swept. Chimneys have been around for a very long time, but many people have misconceptions about them.  Having a look at the...

Why Does My Fireplace Smell

When we have fireplaces, sometimes a smell will come out of them. This can be rather uncomfortable especially when it seeps into your home.  A common question we are often asked is why does my fireplace smell. The answer is, it really shouldn’t. Below are some reasons...

Three Chilling Chimney Death Stories

On the Third Episode of Into The Fire: A True Crime Podcast the host talks about three chilling true stories about deaths inside of chimneys. Terrence Quinn, Jacquelyn Kotarac and Cody Caldwell all died while trying to sneak down of a chimney. This episode covers...

3 Reasons You Should Have Your Chimney Cleaned Twice a Year

Many new homeowners when purchasing their home wonder about maintaining their fireplace. A lot of them do not realize their chimney needs to be cleaned as well as the fireplace. There are many reasons you should have your chimney professionally cleaned twice a year....