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Do You Qualify for the New Wood & Pellet Heater Tax Credit?

By Doctor Flue | Published February 24, 2021

Updating your home with a new wood or pellet heater is a great way to add new charm to your property and fight back against the freezing winter. Thanks to new legislation signed at the end of 2020, you can also get a significant credit back on your tax return for the upgrade, too! Read […]

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Wood Stove Heating for Your Home: Tips to Improve Your Heating Efficiency

By Doctor Flue | Published January 29, 2021

The idea of heating with a wood stove is appealing for several different reasons. Certainly, the icy cold of wintertime brings heating your home to the forefront of your mind, and to the top of your priority list. Whether your motivation is environmental, aesthetic, or cost savings, wood stove heating can improve your heating efficiency […]

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Building a Fireplace Fire the Right Way

By Doctor Flue | Published December 30, 2020

The first snow has fallen for the season here in Michigan, and that means fireplaces are being prepped for another cold season. A fire in your fireplace doesn’t happen spontaneously (which is probably a good thing!) so that means you need to know the right techniques for building a fireplace fire. Read on to learn […]

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Tips for Buying a New House with a Fireplace

By Doctor Flue | Published October 31, 2020

When you’re buying a new house there are few things that can give the promise of warmth, peace and even romance like a fireplace can. When you walk into a room with a fireplace it’s hard not to envision curling up on a cool evening next to a crackling fire. Whether it’s large wood-burning fireplace […]

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Home Carbon Monoxide Risks: How to Stay Safe This Fall!

By Doctor Flue | Published August 31, 2020

As fall approaches and hot days begin to run cold, homeowners will be turning to their fireplaces, furnaces and other combustion-based appliances. The convenience offered by these appliances can’t be overstated, but it’s important that you understand the potential carbon monoxide risks of any gas-based or burning appliance in your home. Learn more about carbon […]

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Gas Fireplace Safety Tips for Your Home & Family

By Doctor Flue | Published June 30, 2020

It’s hard to beat the convenience of a gas fireplace in your home. With the touch of a button, you can enjoy the warmth and glow of a beautiful fire with no firewood to load or ashes to clean up. But gas fireplace safety should still be on the top of your mind whenever you use it! Like […]

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How to Hire a Chimney Sweep and Get the Best Service

By Doctor Flue | Published May 29, 2020

A safe home includes a safe chimney and fireplace. But taking care of a chimney isn’t something most homeowners can do on their own – it takes specialized skills and tools to thoroughly inspect and clean them! But you may not know how to hire a chimney sweep who’s experienced and reputable.  Read on to learn tips for hiring the […]

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FAQ About Fireplace Safety Codes & Installing a Fireplace

By Doctor Flue | Published March 23, 2020

Thinking about installing or upgrading a fireplace? Whether you are planning a fireplace for indoors or outdoors, gas or wood-burning, there are fireplace safety codes that need to be followed. These codes are developed to ensure the safety of your home, property, family and friends throughout the years of fireplace usage. Who Promotes the Standard […]

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Where Those Soot Stains Are Coming From & How to Avoid Them

By Doctor Flue | Published February 17, 2020

It’s likely you’ve heard the phrase, “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.” But where there’s fire, there may also be soot stains. Soot stains in your home can range from a dense black layer that covers the exterior of your fireplace to a faint discoloration on walls or ceilings. Soot stains may be something that you […]

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How a Dirty Chimney Puts You & Your Home at Risk

By Doctor Flue | Published January 22, 2020

Unless you’re Santa Claus, you probably don’t spend much time looking in chimneys. Even if you did look in your chimney, you wouldn’t really be able recognize all the soot and creosote buildup that has accumulated there. Though we don’t usually see it or give it much thought, chimneys get dirty. You may not be […]

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