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This is a good question, and it’s one professional chimney technicians get all the time. Preventing excess creosote in the chimney is one of the things over which a homeowner has a lot of control. First, what is creosote? Creosote is a flammable byproduct of smoke condensation in your flue. It can be sticky, puffy Read more

If you use a fireplace with any regularity during the cold season, it’s in your best interests to provide the necessary chimney & fireplace maintenance and usage practices that will help avoid serious damage and safety risks to your home & family. Here are six tips for getting the most out of your fireplace/chimney system. Read more

As we get closer to winter, many of our neighbors in the Dedham and Cohasset, Massachusetts areas are preparing wood-burning fireplaces and heating stoves for the season. With rising fuel prices and other costs, many folks are cutting back on non-essentials and trying to save where they can. In case you’re wondering if it is Read more

This is a good question, and it’s one professional chimney technicians get all the time. Preventing excess creosote in the chimney is one of the things over which a homeowner has a lot of control. First, what is creosote? Creosote is a flammable byproduct of smoke condensation in your flue. It can be sticky, puffy Read more

With evening temperatures dipping near the freezing mark in Needham and throughout the Norfolk County, MA area, many homeowners are already starting to light the fireplace to stay warm. Since winter weather conditions can be brutal for chimneys, these ten tips will help ensure your chimney is ready for cold weather. Tip #1:  Schedule a Read more