Category: Tips & Safety
Hot Tips for Fireplace & Wood Stove Safety
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…
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 –…
Is There Chirping in Your Chimney?
You don’t have to be human to enjoy the inviting warmth of a fireplace. In the cold of winter, the heat coming from…
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…
Outdoor Fireplace Safety Tips
There’s nothing quite like enjoying a nice outdoor fire in the summer. Talking and laughing with friends, roasting marshmallows, and enjoying the night sky…
Dos & Dont’s for Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
According to a study by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, carbon monoxide poisoning is the leading cause of unintentional poisoning illnesses and deaths in…
Summertime Fireplace Maintenance Tips
The summer months bring the sun, outdoor activities, and balmy temperatures. The last thing a homeowner thinks about during hot summer days is their…
Protect Your Home: Everything You Need to Know About Chimney Thimbles
If you’ve ever done a major remodel of a historical home, you might have encountered some strange things; secret passageways, hidden rooms, or a…
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…
Doctor Flue’s Top Christmas Fire Safety Tips
With Christmas just around the corner, you will probably be spending a lot of time with your family by the fireplace. Whether you’re opening…
Everything You Need to Know About Fireplace Damper Operation
Many of our clients ask us about the chain, or handle, hanging down in their fireplace. In most masonry fireplaces, that thing you see…