Do I Need a Chimney Sweep Mid-Winter?

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...

What Is a 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...