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Maintenance advice, safety tips and product guides from the Doctor Flue technicians.
Fireplace Home Value Benefits for Living & Resale
Homeowners are constantly looking for ways to improve their home value. Whether it’s to increase your standard of living or simply to make it…
How to Close a Fireplace for Spring & Summer
When the days get longer and the weather begins to warm, your fireplace will likely see less and less use. The hottest months of…
When Do You Need a Chimney Cap Replacement?
Your chimney cap is a critical but often overlooked part of your fireplace and flue system. Without it, your home would be vulnerable to…
How to Avoid Winter Fire Hazards Around Your Chimney & Fireplace
Sitting comfortably by the fireside on a chilly winter night is as classic an experience as they come. But if you don’t use your…
Lower Your Energy Bill by Heating Your Home with a Fireplace
As winter swings into full force and thermometers dip past the freezing point, your home will need some help to stay warm. Most homeowners…
Don’t Leave Your Chimney Blocked with Debris!
Your chimney is a necessary part of safely operating your fireplace. Without it, smoke and byproducts from combustion would have no place to go!…
The Best Fireplace Gift Ideas for the Holidays
It’s hard to separate the fireplace from the holidays. After all, it’s where you hang your stockings and it’s also Santa’s preferred means of…
Childproofing a Fireplace to Protect Your Family & Home
Your fireplace is a warm and inviting part of your home, especially as the temperature drops. But it’s no place for children to play.…
Don’t Ignore These Common Signs of Chimney Damage!
Your chimney is an important part of your home and fireplace. If it can’t function correctly, your safety is at risk. Some of the…
Signs That You’ve Had a Chimney Fire
Over 20,000 chimney fires happen on average every year. Despite this, many homeowners don’t even realize it until they have a chimney inspection. You…
What Is Creosote & What Makes Creosote Dangerous?
Temperatures are dropping and many homeowners are starting to think about their fireplaces for the cold season. But if they haven’t had their chimney…
Proper Storage for Firewood: Best Practices & Tips
A good fire is impossible to achieve without good firewood. Since freshly cut, green wood isn’t ready for the fireplace, you need to know…