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 | Nov 28, 2014 | Fireplace Maintenance
In our last post, Mr. Smokestack talked about what NOT to do with your fireplace during the holiday season, and we gave you some tips on fireplace safety during the holidays. In this post, we want to tell you what to do to ensure a beautiful, roaring wood fire during...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Sep 17, 2014 | Fireplace Maintenance
You may have heard that local seasoned firewood is the best kind of fuel for your wood-burning fireplace or stove, and, maybe, you do not even really know what seasoned firewood is. Even if you do know that this type of firewood has been dried for at least six months...