by Jeremy Mitchell | Mar 25, 2024 | Chimney Fires
Chimney fires might seem uncommon, but they actually occur approximately 14,000 times a year in the United States. That’s an average of nearly 40 fires every single day if people use their fireplaces year round – a sobering reminder that these cozy flames can turn...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Jan 22, 2024 | Smoky Chimney
There’s nothing quite like the warm, cozy ambiance of a roaring fire in your fireplace during the cooler months of the year. However, if you’ve ever experienced fireplace smoke coming into your house, you know that it can quickly ruin your aesthetic – not to...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Mar 15, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
Part of the charm of a fireplace is definitely the woody, fire smell, the crackling flame, and the warmth. If your fireplace and chimney system work properly the only thing you should get out of your fire is a relaxing evening. Sometimes, especially as weather changes...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Dec 26, 2014 | Chimney Sweeping
You may have heard that chimney sweeps bring luck with them, and you wondered why a chimney sweep would be so lucky. At Mr. Smokestack Chimney Service, we are asked this question all of the time. Many Americans have not heard these legends as they all originated in...
