Because of cooler temperatures, more homes in Raleigh and surrounding areas are depending on the fireplace for secondary heat. In order to keep your home safe, it’s important to have regular reminders of fireplace safety throughout the burning season. Keeping the Home...
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...
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...
You could be breathing in a poisonous gas without even realizing it. Carbon monoxide is odorless and tasteless, so it can be easy to inhale without your knowledge. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission...
Sometimes the chores of having a wood-burning fireplace can get old. People get tired of carrying in firewood and sweeping up ashes; however, they still love having a wood-burning fire. A more convenient option that homeowners with a wood-burning fireplace have is to...
