Since your chimney liner stays hidden inside your flue, you may not realize how important it is; however, modern building codes require that every chimney be lined for safety reasons. Even if your chimney is lined, you need to be sure that the liner is in good...
Your chimney and fireplace system is made up of several components, and each part plays an important role in the safe and efficient operation of the entire system. Understanding what each component is and what it does can be helpful when you are troubleshooting...
If you are hosting or entertaining friends, family, or other guests over the holidays this year, you probably have a long list of the things that you need to do to prepare your home for this festive time of the year. One of the maintenance tasks that you should make...
No one wants to start the new year off with a leaky chimney. However, the brutally cold temperatures we have endured here in the Shenandoah Valley can allow water to leak into homes. How does this happen? Through the holes and gaps left behind by damaged chimney...
Before hiring a chimney sweep to complete your annual chimney maintenance, you should do a bit of research to find the best sweep. While recommendations from your friends and neighbors are helpful, there is one important qualification you should be looking for. You...
