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Maintenance advice, safety tips and product guides from the Doctor Flue technicians.
Doctor Flue Donates to the Living Water Mission
There is a global water crisis faced by a billion of world’s people: a crisis that claims lives through disease in the world’s most…
Don’t Get Burned by a Fire! Schedule a Chimney Inspection
All too often, Dr. Flue is called to help clean up a chimney fire. This is not something we look forward too; chimney fires…
Top Three Functions of a Chimney Relining in Michigan Homes
When is the last time the liner on your chimney was inspected? Is your chimney liner in good shape? Regular chimney inspections, including inspecting…
Dr. Flue: Professional Chimney Cleaning & Inspections
Ever hired an unreliable or unprofessional chimney sweep? If so, you know that individuals that are not experienced or properly trained when it comes…
Why You Need a Professional Chimney Inspection
If you’re a homeowner, it’s imperative that your chimney is inspected annually. Think you can do it yourself? You may want to reconsider. It’s…
Why Painting Your Chimney is a Bad Idea
Many people think painting your chimney will look beautiful, modern, or sleek. But just like a lovely bronze tan, what looks good on the outside might be…
Don’t Let a Leaky Chimney Damper Your Spring Season
A leaky chimney can create quite the headache for households in Michigan and Ohio. Whether it’s in Ann Arbor, Columbus, or Toledo, home owners are plagued…
The Importance of Proper Wood Burning Stove Maintenance
With the increasing natural gas and fuel oil heating costs, many homeowners are keeping their homes warm using wood stoves. Although you save money,…
Chimney Sweep Story for Kids
Hey kids! Do you know what a chimney sweep does? Below is a chimney sweep story to explain. The job of the chimney sweep is to…
Get Prepared!
With the temperatures dropping (it is that time of year again), Doctor Flue, inc. ® would like to remind you to prepare your fireplace…
The Importance of Chimney Caps
Chimney caps offer protection against all types of things, including animals (such as birds, squirrels, and raccoons), rain, and debris. Without a cap on…
Do Your Research! Hire Certified Chimney Sweeps
We highly recommend doing your homeowork before you hire and invite a sweep into your home. There are the websites that have a wealth of…