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  by Ray Gessner | Oct 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
  In today's world, most houses have chimneys and fireplaces in order to keep the house warm and comfortable, especially during the winter months. The major purpose of a chimney is to transmit or disperse smoke, heat, and flue gasses from stoves and...
  by Ray Gessner | Oct 20, 2021 | Chimney Sweeps
  Regularly using your fireplace can rapidly cause your chimney to become dirty with soot, ash, and other minute particles from the fires, necessitating regular sweeping. Unfortunately, determining whether or not your chimney requires sweeping is difficult. While...
  by Ray Gessner | Sep 23, 2021 | Chimney Sweeps
  Older homes are known for their character, charm, and unique architectural details particularly the fireplaces and chimneys that are especially sought after when buyers are on the market for older homes. But despite having much of the beautiful original details that...
  Perhaps it's the feeling of throwing a log into a fire and hearing the crackling and popping sound as it burns. Or perhaps it's the warmth and ambiance that a burning fire adds to any room. For some, it's the beauty of an updated hearth that adds a touch of cozy...
  by Ray Gessner | Aug 17, 2021 | Chimney Sweeps, Chimneys
  Relaxing in front of a crackling fire is one of the simplest, most heartwarming things a person can do with loved ones during the colder seasons. However, there's absolutely nothing pleasant about the fires, toxic fumes, and water damage that can occur if you neglect...