Category: Chimney Sweeping
Don’t Fall Victim to Fireplace Carbon Monoxide Poisoning!
Carbon monoxide gas: You can’t see it, smell it, or taste it – but it can kill you, silently and with little warning. Each…
How Often Should My Chimney Be Cleaned?
A fireplace can be the centerpiece of a house. It’s a place where families gather to talk about the big – or little –…
5 Reasons Michiganders Clean Their Chimneys in the Spring
Spring: It’s the Best Time to Clean Your Chimney in Michigan When you’re making your spring-cleaning to-do list, don’t forget your chimney. Spring is…
The Great Debate: Do Creosote Sweeping Logs Work?
How well do creosote sweeping logs actually work? It sounds like a cheap and easy fix: Simply burn a creosote sweeping log in your…
It’s Fall! Time for Your Annual Cleaning and Inspection
Fall is here and with it comes some of our favorite things-fuzzy sweaters, hot apple cider, Halloween, beautiful leaves on the trees, and warm…
What is that Chimney Smell?
Many people notice odors coming from their chimneys even when a fire is not burning or hasn’t been for a long period. There are…
How to Clean a Stained Brick Fireplace
We have a lot of clients who ask us what to do about the black, soot-stained brick surface near their fireplace. If you have…
Infographic: Chimney Cleaning Tips
Infographic Text 3 Types of Chimney Deposits Soot – Black or brown colored composition of carbon particles and ash with a soft texture.…
What to Expect During a Chimney Inspection and Cleaning
Did you know that homeowners in the US lose more than $200 million each year due to unsafe chimneys? Don’t let your chimney to…
Chimney Cleaning in Michigan and Ohio
Winter is coming to Michigan and Ohio very soon. Are you ready? Have you contacted Doctor Flue, inc. about your chimney cleaning needs? If…
Dr. Flue: Professional Chimney Cleaning & Inspections
Ever hired an unreliable or unprofessional chimney sweep? If so, you know that individuals that are not experienced or properly trained when it comes…
The Importance of Proper Wood Burning Stove Maintenance
With the increasing natural gas and fuel oil heating costs, many homeowners are keeping their homes warm using wood stoves. Although you save money,…