When it comes to having a chimney inspection or chimney repairs, I only recommend working with a Certified Chimney Sweep. This is a designation from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) that ...

While cozy evenings in front of the fireplace are certainly irresistible, take the time to make sure it is as safe as it is inviting. A 2022 report from the National Fire Protection Association states ...

The best time of year to schedule a chimney inspection is right now, during the height of summer. Why? Because when the first leaves of autumn begin to fall and homeowners start to fill up the ...

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I have had several inquiries about furnaces and fireplaces. Since this is the start of the heating season, there are a few safety tips and suggestions for performing your own inspection. 1. If the ...

Q:After a hard rain, we found water in our basement near where our chimney attaches to the house. We noticed that the caulking between the chimney and the house is dry and cracking. We also noticed ...

Columns share an author’s personal perspective. Reader Question: A potential buyer has made an offer on our home with a contingency for a fireplace inspection. The chimney inspector started inside and ...