by The Chimney Doctor | Mar 31, 2025 | Chimney Inspection
Winter puts your chimney through months of heavy use, exposure to harsh weather, and potential wear and tear that might not be visible at first glance. As spring arrives, many homeowners wonder if they should schedule a chimney inspection now or wait until the next...
by The Chimney Doctor | Feb 27, 2025 | Chimney Service
Memphis may not see the harshest winters, but when temperatures drop and freezing precipitation hits, chimneys can suffer significant wear and tear. Snow, ice, and moisture exposure can lead to serious structural issues, big-budget repairs, and dangerous conditions...
by The Chimney Doctor | Jan 21, 2025 | Chimney Sweeping Logs
Creosote, a byproduct of burning wood, is a highly flammable substance that accumulates on the interior walls of your chimney as you enjoy your fires – and it poses a significant fire hazard if not properly managed. Creosote sweeping logs (CSLs) are a popular...
by The Chimney Doctor | Dec 24, 2024 | chimney sweep
For most fireplace owners, their primary chimney maintenance tasks are a once-a-year concern – and most schedule any professional inspections and sweeps well before the cooler months kick in. Doing so is a good preventive measure against experiencing delays and...
by The Chimney Doctor | Nov 20, 2024 | Chimney Flue
You may dread catching a flu, but your chimney would be at an absolute loss without one. A flue, that is. Your chimney flue isn’t something you catch – it’s an important component of your fireplace system. A flue is designed to help move smoke and gases safely...
by The Chimney Doctor | Oct 30, 2024 | Fireplace Odor
When you walk through the neighborhood and catch a whiff of a bonfire in the distance, does it instantly conjure memories of a weekend evening around the fire pit? …a childhood bonfire with family friends? …or maybe a vacation at the campground? Less...
by The Chimney Doctor | Sep 29, 2024 | Chimney Fire
Knowledge – and acting on that knowledge – proactively go a long way in keeping your home and home systems safer, running well, and lasting a long time. One thing that can devastate these systems is uncontained fire. Two common types of fire that...
by The Chimney Doctor | Aug 27, 2024 | Chimney Inspection
Have you felt the crispness of fall in the breezes yet? Even if you haven’t, you know it’s on the way – and now is the perfect time to get prepared. Mid to late summer is a great time to turn your attention to the cozy cornerstone of our homes: the fireplace....
by The Chimney Doctor | Jul 24, 2024 | Chimney Myths
Chimneys have been an architectural element in homes for eras, and they’ve long captured our imagination as functional, decorative, and symbolic pieces. It’s no surprise, then, that over time various myths and misconceptions have arisen surrounding chimneys –...
by The Chimney Doctor | Jun 21, 2024 | Power Outage
There are some things you don’t fully appreciate until you’re without – a big one being electricity. In the event of a power outage during a storm, you may find yourself without light, heat, and many other things you’re not used to being without....
