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Maintenance advice, safety tips and product guides from the Doctor Flue technicians.
A HOT New Website for Doctor Flue, inc.®!
If you read our blog, you’ve discovered our new website design! We launched our new website on Friday, July 19, 2013. The new site…
Fireplace Ashes
In Michigan and Ohio, the weather is still chilly enough for a nice, warm fire. There’s a good chance that you’ve enjoyed a fire…
Don’t Fall for Chimney Scams
Has the cold weather reminded you to schedule that gas fireplace repair? When you place a service call, you could assume that your call…
How To Hire A Chimney Sweep
Are you in search of a reliable chimney sweep? If it’s a chimney cleaning or an annual inspection you’re after, prior research into the…
Fireplace Safety Tips
A fireplace brings beauty, warmth, and relaxation to your home, making it a popular feature in many upscale houses. However, fireplaces require upkeep and…
Important Precautions for Fireplace Owners
Gas Fireplaces are more than likely to be put to work with the promise of colder weather just around the corner. Luckily, fireplace installation…
Ultra High-End European Fireplace & Wood Stove Installation
At Dr. Flue, we have been known for our quality chimney services and for providing excellent fireplace and wood stove installation for 26 years.…
The Chimney Sweep: A History
The first chimneys were built around 1200 in Britain, where they replaced an open fire in the middle of the home. Over the next…
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…
The Stack Effect & Your Chimney
The Stack Effect: Also called the Chimney Effect. It refers to the movement of air into and out of buildings, chimneys, etc. Indoor air…
Houses Need to Breathe – Get Help from Michigan Chimney Sweeps
Michgan chimney sweeps at Doctor Flue, inc. have been receiving a lot of questions about sick homes and negative air pressure lately. Because of…
Is Poor Air Quality Making Your Home Sick?
The average American spends about 90 percent of their time inside, according to the EPA, and the agency says exposure to indoor air pollutants…