After starting a fire in your fireplace, you should never find your home filled with smoke. You should see smoke rising from the chimney rather than entering the room if your fireplace damper is open. A faulty chimney draft can quickly result in more smoke entering your home rather than being drawn out.
Fireplace Maintenance for Fall: A Simple Checklist
Fall is now upon us, which means most of our time will be spent indoors for much-needed warmth. If you have a fireplace at home, this time of the year is perfect for making sure the chimney and flue are working as intended. Today, we share a simple checklist to help you get started with fireplace […]
Preventing Lint Buildup in Your Dryer Vent
Dryers are essential in every home as they make your laundry chores easier, faster and more convenient. Unfortunately, dryer vents are often overlooked, which leads to lint buildup and decreased performance and efficiency.
4 Basic Facts About the Chimney Damper
If you own a traditional masonry fireplace, it should have a chimney damper. This is an essential component of your chimney, and it’s located in the flue to help control ventilation. Since the chimney damper plays an important role in your chimney system, it’s good to have an understanding of its basics. You can ask […]
Keep Chimney Swifts Out of Your Chimney: A Guide
The chimney is one of those home features that can get easily neglected. When it’s not given proper care and attention, this part of your home can provide a conducive environment for debris to accumulate and animals to nest.
