by Don Rhine | Nov 21, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
Everything gets tougher in the winter. Just a simple trip to the store is more difficult when there’s a foot of snow in the driveway. You never know when your plans may change because there’s a storm brewing. So, if you know that if your chimney is in need of repair...
by Don Rhine | Nov 8, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
When your home has a fireplace, there are some terms you will need to know. So, tuckpointing? Brickpointing? Repointing? It can certainly be confusing. This one is easy – all three mean the same thing! How Does My Chimney Become Damaged? One thing is for sure – your...
by Don Rhine | Aug 9, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
As a responsible homeowner, you know the importance of proper maintenance of your fireplace and chimney. But it sure is easy to put these things off until the weather starts to cool down and you want to use your fireplace again. We know how easy it is to wait to...
by Don Rhine | Jul 25, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
Homeowners that are fortunate enough to have a fireplace need to be aware of certain features of their chimneys and the maintenance of these features. Two of these are chimney liners and heat shields. First, though, it might be a good idea to define what each of these...
by Don Rhine | Jul 11, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
When you think of a fire, you think of crackling flames, comfort on a snowy night, and the pleasant smell of burning wood. Unfortunately, the odors that come from your chimney are not always so pleasant. There are several things that can cause bad odors to emanate...
by Don Rhine | Jun 22, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
While enjoying the comfort of a roaring fire on cold winter evenings, the thoughts of rainy spring days may be far from your mind. But anyone who owns a home that has a chimney needs to be aware of the damage too much moisture can cause to that chimney. The Make-up of...
