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Category Archives: Tips & Safety

Don’t Let Chimney & Fireplace Mold Harm Your Health & Home!

By Doctor Flue | Published May 17, 2017

Every homeowner has heard horror stories about finding mold in a home. While these stories are often true, they tend to suggest that mold is most commonly found in basements and abandoned buildings. Did you know that your chimney and fireplace, when not properly maintained, create a perfect environment for the growth of dangerous molds? […]

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Update Your Home with a Fireplace Remodel

By Doctor Flue | Published March 27, 2017

Considering a fireplace remodel? You may be wondering if it’s worth the investment to update a fireplace at all. Of course it is! Find out the why and how of fireplace remodels as Doctor Flue shares wisdom from our 30 years on the job and some of our favorite fireplace facelift before and after shots! […]

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Seal Your Fireplace/Chimney to Prevent Energy Loss & Save Money

By Doctor Flue | Published February 23, 2017

  The cozy, wood-burning fireplace in your home could be melting away your family’s budget. It’s estimated that American households lose up to 6 billion dollars a year in wasted energy due to a poorly-sealed chimney. Why Does Heat Loss Occur? While the perfect winter scene is set, the fire draws in the oxygen it […]

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Doctor Flue Partners with EPA to Promote the Burn Wise Campaign

By Doctor Flue | Published January 13, 2017

As temperatures get colder, many homeowners are starting the first fires of the home heating season. The EPA’s Burn Wise program encourages communities to implement safe burning practices by emphasizing the importance of burning the right wood, the right way, and in the right wood-burning appliance. Working together with Doctor Flue and other partners, the […]

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Do I Need to Clean My Unused Fireplace?

By Doctor Flue | Published December 21, 2016

Open any interior design magazine and you’re likely to spot one: The Unused Fireplace – retired, but still looking great with a stylish makeover. Maybe you’re even considering doing it yourself, thinking you may save money because you won’t need an annual chimney inspection and cleaning. Think again. Your fireplace is more than just decoration. […]

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Fireplace Safety Tips for a Warm & Happy Holiday

By Doctor Flue | Published December 13, 2016

The holiday season is in full swing, and your fireplace is likely to take center stage in the celebrations and family gatherings. But is it ready for duty? According to the American Red Cross, nearly 47,000 fires occur during the winter holidays, claiming more than 500 lives, causing more than 2,200 injuries, and costing $554 […]

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Hot Tips for Fireplace & Wood Stove Safety

By Doctor Flue | Published November 10, 2016

It’s that time of year – the time when we’d love to grab a book and a beverage and cuddle up in front of a cozy fire. A fireplace or wood stove can take the chill out of the air and a few dollars off your heating bill. But what you burn – and how […]

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How Often Should My Chimney Be Cleaned?

By Doctor Flue | Published August 11, 2016

A fireplace can be the centerpiece of a house. It’s a place where families gather to talk about the big – or little – events in their lives. It encourages everyone to slow down for a moment, to put down the tech toys and pull up a book, blanket, and a favorite beverage. Generally speaking, […]

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Is There Chirping in Your Chimney?

By Doctor Flue | Published June 16, 2016

  You don’t have to be human to enjoy the inviting warmth of a fireplace. In the cold of winter, the heat coming from your chimney may entice birds to gather around the top to stay warm; once in a while, one may venture in when the flames die down. Not only that, your chimney […]

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The Great Debate: Do Creosote Sweeping Logs Work?

By Doctor Flue | Published February 11, 2016

How well do creosote sweeping logs actually work? It sounds like a cheap and easy fix: Simply burn a creosote sweeping log in your wood-burning fireplace or woodstove and your creosote worries will be gone in minutes. But do creosote sweeping logs work like they claim? The answer is yes … and no. Wood-burning fireplaces are […]

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