Category: Chimneys

Getting your chimney ready for the winter ensures it is in working order and allows you to address repairs that are needed. Before the Cincinnati winter arrives at your home, here are several steps to take so that your chimney is ready when you are using your fireplace to heat your home. Trim Nearby Trees … Read more

Chimneys may be used to heat the home in the winter or to create a romantic and cozy mood. Like any other element of your home, the chimney can fall into disrepair due to neglect, age, weather damage, or a blockage inside the flue. Performing a chimney inspection allows you to examine the state of … Read more

Many homes in the area come with a working fireplace. Maintaining the fireplace may range in price based on the size, how often it is used, and the types of resources it burns. Here are the general costs that a chimney may impose on your budget, and ways to lower repair and maintenance expenses. General … Read more

For winter, many homeowners will use their fireplace or wood-burning stove. They may light a nice warm fire to create a festive mood or use their fireplaces as a secondary heat source to lower their energy bills. Before putting in the tinder, you want to make sure that the chimney is in proper working order. … Read more

Getting your home winter ready means more than just switching out the light blankets to heavier comforters on the bed and making sure to have plenty of salt and snow shovels to deal with the outdoor walkways. You also have to prep your home’s systems for winter. The five main aspects to focus on include … Read more

While some fireplaces or wood-burning stoves are just for show, others are still used to help heat the home in the winter or to create the right mood in the room. Working fireplaces and wood-burning stoves rely on gas, wood, or pellets to operate as the fumes go up the chimney to be released outside. … Read more

Fall is almost here! As the days turn cooler, you may be thinking of starting up your fireplace. Take a minute to review these three chimney basics to avoid a safety issue this fall or winter. 1. Check the flue liner and chimney cap The chimney flue liner and chimney cap should be checked annually … Read more