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....
by The Chimney Doctor | May 24, 2024 | Chimney Service
It’s easy to assume that, once summer arrives, your chimney and fireplace-related duties can be put on the back burner. There’s no cold weather, no Christmas memories to create, and, if you’re like most, you won’t be lighting near as many...
by The Chimney Doctor | Apr 29, 2024 | Dryer Vent Cleaning
Life would be so much easier if chores were just…not a thing, right? If we could rely on trusty woodland creatures to clean our dishes, do the washing, and generally maintain our homes like so many fairy tales? While it’s a fun daydream to get lost in once and awhile,...
by The Chimney Doctor | Mar 26, 2024 | Seasoned Wood
Have you ever found yourself longing for a crackling fire that burns hot and clean…without having to battle clouds of smoke? Well, you might be surprised to find out that the secret to achieving this isn’t just in the fire itself, or even the design of your...
