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All About the Luck of the Chimney Sweep
Have you heard the legends of the luck of the chimney sweep? At Blue Ridge Chimney Services, we have often been asked about these legends. Many Americans have not heard these stories as they all originated in Europe. In England, it is considered to be very lucky for...
How Cold Winter Air Impacts Your Chimney
Although winter has not officially arrived, we have already experienced below-freezing temperatures. Furthermore, the Farmer’s Almanac has predicted that this coming winter will be even colder than the past few brutally cold winters we have experienced. As the...
Fireplace Safety Tips for the Winter
As winter is quickly approaching, it is time to start regularly using your fireplace or wood-burning stove. However, certain safety preparations and measures should be taken into consideration for cold weather. Blue Ridge Chimney Services would like to tell you more...
What Are the Benefits of a Gas Fireplace?
You are planning to install a new fireplace in your home, but you are debating on whether to go with a wood-burning or a gas fireplace. Knowing the benefits of each type of fireplace will help you make this decision wisely. Blue Ridge Chimney Services would like to...
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
Known as the silent killer, carbon monoxide poisoning kills 170 people on average every year in the United States, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The carbon monoxide that caused these deaths were not produced by automobiles, but by...
All About Chimney Liners
An essential part of your fireplace and chimney system, a chimney liner is required by most local fire safety codes and regulations. No matter if you have a wood-burning, gas, or oil heating appliance, your chimney should be lined to work efficiently and safely. At...
The Benefits of Modern Wood-Burning Stoves
Heating homes with wood-burning stoves is becoming more and more popular. According to LiveScience, the US Department of Energy states the use of wood as the primary residential heating source has grown by 39% since 2004. Half of the homes in the rural Northeast use...
Gas Fireplaces: More Benefits than Wood-Burning Units
At Blue Ridge Chimney Services, one of the questions we are asked the most often is: “What are the benefits of a gas fireplace compared with a wood-burning fireplace?” These two types of fuels both have their advantages and disadvantages, but unless you desire the...
Chimney Sweeping: Beat the Fall Rush
The kids are out of school, you're enjoying weekends on the lake, and your neighborhood is a community hot spot for cookouts and pool parties. So why would you think about fireplace maintenance during these warm summer months? Most homeowners only begin to think about...
How to Avoid Chimney Fires
Over 25,000 chimney fires in the U.S. last year were responsible for over $120 million in property damage. Chimney fires can quickly spread into house fires in little to no time at all. No one ever wants to experience a chimney fire, or worse yet a fire in the...