For a safe and efficient chimney, homeowners should schedule chimney inspections annually. These appointments may be the only time during the life of your chimney that a professional gets a look at it. Only a professional has the training and experience to evaluate...
Over time, and many seasons of burning, even the best chimneys can experience damage. It’s important to recognize the difference between damage from regular wear-and-tear and that of water damage. Regular use over time can cause problems that lead to water...
The chimney cap is one of many parts of the chimney that work together to keep your fireplace or furnace working safely and efficiently. The chimney cap is essentially the top of the chimney. Some call it a rain cover because it is the barrier between the weather...
At Mr. Smokestack, we have the most correspondence with our valued clients during the cooler months, when fireplaces, stoves and chimneys are getting the most use and thus the most attention. But to us, making chimney care a part of your spring home maintenance...
