Category: Common Fireplace & Chimney Problems
4 Issues Commonly Requiring Chimney Repair in Southeast Michigan
No home can last without diligence towards maintenance. The same goes for your chimney. It helps you to know what to expect with your…
Homeowner Tips for Safely Using & Lighting a Fireplace
Fireplaces seem simple but lighting a fireplace can sometimes be a challenge. Between unusual drafts and wood that just won’t catch fire, you want…
Fix Your Fireplace Draft & Keep Warm During the Winter
Are drafts from your fireplace giving you the chills? It may be another month until the calendar catches up with the weather but, like…
What Causes a Leaning Chimney? Is My Home at Risk?
Your chimney weighs thousands of pounds. So, when it starts doing an uncanny impression of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, you don’t want to…
Basic Fireplace & Chimney Maintenance Tips for Your Home
They say a watched pot never boils. While this saying really speaks to impatience more than boiling water, when the Chimney Safety Institute of…
When Do You Need a Chimney Cap Replacement?
Your chimney cap is a critical but often overlooked part of your fireplace and flue system. Without it, your home would be vulnerable to…
How to Avoid Winter Fire Hazards Around Your Chimney & Fireplace
Sitting comfortably by the fireside on a chilly winter night is as classic an experience as they come. But if you don’t use your…
Don’t Leave Your Chimney Blocked with Debris!
Your chimney is a necessary part of safely operating your fireplace. Without it, smoke and byproducts from combustion would have no place to go!…
Don’t Ignore These Common Signs of Chimney Damage!
Your chimney is an important part of your home and fireplace. If it can’t function correctly, your safety is at risk. Some of the…
Signs That You’ve Had a Chimney Fire
Over 20,000 chimney fires happen on average every year. Despite this, many homeowners don’t even realize it until they have a chimney inspection. You…
What Causes Fireplace Back-Puffing? How Can I Prevent It?
There are few things as relaxing as sitting next to roaring fire. That is, of course, assuming you aren’t startled by a sudden, audible…
Water in Chimneys & Fireplaces: Warning Signs & Prevention
Chimneys are a necessary bridge between your home and the outside. Without it, smoke and vapor from your fireplaces or appliances wouldn’t be able…