by Jeremy Mitchell | Dec 6, 2016 | Fireplace Maintenance
Building a fire is far more involved than the cartoon dream of rubbing two sticks together. To have the best fire possible you need several elements. A fire needs fuel, oxygen, and heat in order to burn. This is called the fire triangle, and is important to remember...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Oct 27, 2016 | Fireplace Maintenance
So you have your dream fireplace. It’s everything you imagine. You chose the perfect appliance, insert, or fireplace, had it professionally installed, inspected, and forward-scheduled all of your upcoming maintenance. Winter is coming and this will be a piece of cake,...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Dec 31, 2015 | Fireplace Maintenance
On the coldest days in winter, there is nothing like warming up by a cozy wood fire. Burning wood provides some wonderful sensory experiences, and knowing the best ways to burn wood can make this atmosphere even better. Mr. Smokestack Chimney Service would like to...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Sep 22, 2015 | Fireplace Maintenance
When evaluating pre-cut firewood for your fireplace this season, make sure you are getting dry and seasoned firewood. For any advice on choosing the right hardwood for your fireplace, contact the experts at Mr. Smokestack Chimney Service.
by Jeremy Mitchell | May 27, 2015 | Fireplace Maintenance
Not only can Mr. Smokestack be sure your fireplace and chimney functions correctly and safely, but we can also make your fireplace look the best it possibly can. Have you ever noticed that the bricks or stones around and inside your fireplace look smudgy and black? If...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Dec 17, 2014 | Fireplace Maintenance
Whenever you have a wood or pellet-fueled fire, you will be left with ashes and ash residue left behind for you to remove. Without knowing the proper ash removal procedures, you could end up with a fire caused by the hot coals hidden within the ashes. At Mr....
