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Maintenance advice, safety tips and product guides from the Doctor Flue technicians.
Firewood Safety & Usage Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
Whether you have a fireplace or wood stove, firewood is essential to your home heating and enjoyment. You may have been building fires for…
Announcing Two New CSIA-Certified Chimney Sweeps!
Doctor Flue, inc.® is a family-owned and operated service company offering chimney and fireplace cleaning, inspections, repair, and installations since 1986. Primarily servicing…
When to Clean Your Chimney to Keep Your Home Safe
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the daffodils and tulips are in bloom. Spring has finally arrived after a long, cold…
4 Issues Commonly Requiring Chimney Repair in Southeast Michigan
No home can last without diligence towards maintenance. The same goes for your chimney. It helps you to know what to expect with your…
Homeowner Tips for Safely Using & Lighting a Fireplace
Fireplaces seem simple but lighting a fireplace can sometimes be a challenge. Between unusual drafts and wood that just won’t catch fire, you want…
FAQs About Fireplace & Chimney Mold
Few things sound as terrifying to homeowners as mold. It invades your home and can cause damage to your property and your health! While…
Fix Your Fireplace Draft & Keep Warm During the Winter
Are drafts from your fireplace giving you the chills? It may be another month until the calendar catches up with the weather but, like…
How to Find a Chimney Sweep in Your Area
Forecasts are showing cold weather ahead. You know your fireplace hasn’t been touched in nearly a year – it’s time for a chimney inspection…
It’s Chimney Safety Week: September 30 – October 6
This week is Chimney Safety Week! Temperatures are dropping as winter approaches, which means you’re nearing that very first fire of the season. Take…
What Causes a Leaning Chimney? Is My Home at Risk?
Your chimney weighs thousands of pounds. So, when it starts doing an uncanny impression of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, you don’t want to…
Basic Fireplace & Chimney Maintenance Tips for Your Home
They say a watched pot never boils. While this saying really speaks to impatience more than boiling water, when the Chimney Safety Institute of…
Knowing Your Fireplace & Chimney Part Names
Fireplaces and chimneys are more complex than many homeowners believe. During your next chimney inspection, your chimney sweep may mention one or more chimney…