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FAQ About Fireplace Safety Codes & Installing a Fireplace

By Doctor Flue | Published March 23, 2020

Thinking about installing or upgrading a fireplace? Whether you are planning a fireplace for indoors or outdoors, gas or wood-burning, there are fireplace safety codes that need to be followed. These codes are developed to ensure the safety of your home, property, family and friends throughout the years of fireplace usage. Who Promotes the Standard […]

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Where Those Soot Stains Are Coming From & How to Avoid Them

By Doctor Flue | Published February 17, 2020

It’s likely you’ve heard the phrase, “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.” But where there’s fire, there may also be soot stains. Soot stains in your home can range from a dense black layer that covers the exterior of your fireplace to a faint discoloration on walls or ceilings. Soot stains may be something that you […]

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Don’t Let Chimney & Fireplace Mold Harm Your Health & Home!

By Doctor Flue | Published May 17, 2017

Every homeowner has heard horror stories about finding mold in a home. While these stories are often true, they tend to suggest that mold is most commonly found in basements and abandoned buildings. Did you know that your chimney and fireplace, when not properly maintained, create a perfect environment for the growth of dangerous molds? […]

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