by Jeremy Mitchell | Sep 12, 2019 | Chimney Fires
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there are about 53,600 house fires reported each year of which the primary cause is heating equipment. The leading contributing factor to these fires is one thing: failure to clean. The primary heating...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Nov 14, 2018 | Chimney Care
It’s not everyday that a person joins an industry for the purpose of serving others and keeping their community safe. This is exactly what the owner and founder of Mr. Smokestack Chimney Service did. Not only did he fall in love with chimney care so he can protect the...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Jan 25, 2017 | Safety
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...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Dec 18, 2016 | Fireplace Maintenance
Santa Clause is not the only person who might use the chimney and fireplace this season! Many families center holiday traditions around the fireplace and hearth. The fireplace is such a popular holiday backdrop that many television channels feature a fireplace channel...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Sep 8, 2015 | Chimney and Fireplace Info, Safety
At Mr. Smokestack, we take our jobs as chimney professionals very seriously. All of our chimney technicians are certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), and we are members of professional organizations like the National Chimney Sweep Guild (NCSG),...