by Jeremy Mitchell | Aug 9, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
The interior of your chimney could be hiding problems that could lead to dangerous situations when you light the first fire of the season this fall. To give yourself peace of mind, Mr. Smokestack suggests that you go ahead and schedule your annual chimney maintenance...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Jul 12, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
While your annual chimney sweeping will clean the inside of your firebox and your chimney, your fireplace front may need more attention. Smoke and soot stains can really detract from the appearance of your fireplace, and removing these stains can be challenging. Mr....
by Jeremy Mitchell | May 6, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
Every summer when the weather gets hot and humid, Mr. Smokestack Chimney Service gets calls from our customers asking us why stinky smells are invading their homes from their chimneys. Several different things could be causing these unpleasant odors, including...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Oct 13, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
Maintaining your fireplace during the fall and winter will allow you to enjoy the fire with peace of mind. When you are dealing with fire, there is always a possibility for something to go wrong, but if you follow good safety practices while you use your fireplace,...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Aug 25, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
At Mr. Smokestack, our Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)-certified staff is asked many questions about fireplaces and chimneys, and one we have often heard involves smoke parging. Believe it or not, the CSIA states that parging is the most common repair done...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Jan 26, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
Here in the Raleigh area, we have already seen the temperatures drop below freezing this winter, and the cold season is not over yet. The Farmer’s Almanac has predicted that this winter will be even colder than the past few brutally cold winters we have experienced....
