The chimney cap is one of many parts of the chimney that work together to keep your fireplace or furnace working...
Mr. Smokestack Blog
Burning Season is Coming! Inspect Your Chimney
The evenings are getting cooler and days are getting shorter, which means one thing. Fall is coming, and that means...
Reduce Hazards This Fall By Having Your Chimney Inspected Now
The interior of your chimney could be hiding problems that could lead to dangerous situations when you light the first...
Dirty Fireplace Front? We Can Help with Paint N Peel Fireplace Cleaner
While your annual chimney sweeping will clean the inside of your firebox and your chimney, your fireplace front may...
How to Keep Animals from Nesting in Your Chimney
Since so many trees are being cut down for construction and development purposes, wild animals like birds, squirrels,...
Why Are Unpleasant Odors Coming from My Chimney?
Every summer when the weather gets hot and humid, Mr. Smokestack Chimney Service gets calls from our customers asking...
Add Beauty & Protection with a Copper Chimney Cap
One of the most important components of your chimney system is the chimney cap. A cap sits at the very top of your...
Avoiding the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
You could be breathing in a poisonous gas without even realizing it. Carbon monoxide is odorless and tasteless, so it...
Is It Time to Update the Look of Your Fireplace?
Ready to change up the aesthetic of your living space? One update that can make a big impact is changing the look of...
Upgrading Your Prefabricated Fireplace
If you have a prefabricated (prefab) fireplace, you may think that you have very limited options to upgrade it to a...
Catalytic vs Non-Catalytic Wood Stoves
You have decided that this year will be the time to upgrade your old masonry fireplace into a more efficient heating...
Build a Better Fire with a Top-Down Burn
On the coldest days in winter, there is nothing like warming up by a cozy wood fire. Burning wood provides some...
We Are Proud to Serve The Triangle of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill
Since 2006, Mr. Smokestack Chimney Service has been taking care of chimneys and fireplaces across the triangle of...
The Science of Combustion
The fire combustion process is simple and a better understanding of this process can help you build a better fire in...
If You’re Thinking About Upgrading Your Fireplace, We Now Have Financing Available
You may be considering upgrading your fireplace by converting it into a more efficient way to heat your home with a...
Consider Zone Heating to Save on Energy Bills
If you noticed your heating bills getting bigger over the past few years, you are most likely looking for a way to...
Keep Your Fireplace Well-Maintained
Maintaining your fireplace during the fall and winter will allow you to enjoy the fire with peace of mind. When you...
What Type of Firewood Should I Choose?
When evaluating pre-cut firewood for your fireplace this season, make sure you are getting dry and seasoned firewood....
What It Means to Be an NFPA Member
At Mr. Smokestack, we take our jobs as chimney professionals very seriously. All of our chimney technicians are...
Smoke Parging
At Mr. Smokestack, our Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)-certified staff is asked many questions about...
Custom Glass Fireplace Doors Can Help You Save Energy
If you have a wood-burning fireplace in your home, it can be very helpful to know the secrets behind making that...
We Cleaned the Chimneys and the Fireplaces in the Governor’s Mansion
Earlier this year, Mr. Smokestack had the distinctive honor to be chosen as the professional chimney sweeps of the...
We Use FireGuard Chimney Relining System
When the clay tile liner in your masonry chimney has become cracked and damaged, Mr. Smokestack can restore and reline...
Dealing with Chimney Swifts
Have you been hearing the sounds of birds chirping in your chimney? It’s probably not your imagination. In fact, it’s...
Get Those Stains Off Your Fireplace!
Not only can Mr. Smokestack be sure your fireplace and chimney functions correctly and safely, but we can also make...
Upgrade Your Fireplace to a More Efficient Wood-Burning Insert
Were your heating bills exceptionally higher this past winter? Are you concerned with your older masonry fireplace...
Why You Should Hire a CSIA-Certified Chimney Sweep
When it is time for you to schedule your annual chimney cleaning and inspecting, hiring a chimney sweep who has been...
Fireplace and Firebox Restoration Options
Our staff at Mr. Smokestack would like to not only be sure your fireplace and chimney work safely and properly, but we...
Wood-Burning Stoves and Fireplace Inserts: Much More Efficient Than Open Fireplaces
For those who have an older masonry fireplace, the downsides of an open fireplace are very familiar. Even though you...
Keep Out The Cold & Hot Air With A Top Sealing Damper
A damper is a crucial component of every chimney and is necessary for creating an energy-efficient home. The damper's...