by Jeremy Mitchell | Apr 27, 2024 | Energy Efficiency
If you’re like most people out here in the Raleigh/Durham, NC area, your fireplace is likely not in the front of your mind this time of year. Other than having your annual chimney inspection performed, the beautiful weather during the spring and summer months probably...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Apr 29, 2015 | Stoves and Fireplaces
Were your heating bills exceptionally higher this past winter? Are you concerned with your older masonry fireplace contributing to pollution? Do you feel your fireplace is steadily losing its efficiency? If you answered “yes” to these questions, it may be time to...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Mar 12, 2015 | Stoves and Fireplaces
For those who have an older masonry fireplace, the downsides of an open fireplace are very familiar. Even though you love the entire experience of sitting by the fire, smelling the wood burn, and hearing the embers crackling, you may have noticed that while you are...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Feb 26, 2015 | Chimney Cap
A damper is a crucial component of every chimney and is necessary for creating an energy-efficient home. The damper’s job is to keep the heat in (and the cold air out) during the winter, which reduces your heating costs, and it plays a role in reducing...
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...
