After a long winter, it’s tempting to put your chimney to the back of your mind until next fall, when the first crisp days of autumn make you want to start a fire in your home. But beyond putting it behind you, there are many great reasons why you should consider...
Decorating Your Fireplace During the Hot Months
You know that you want to do something to make your fireplace look amazing during the hotter months of the year, but at the same time, you know that it’s smart to keep it accessible and easy to clear off on the chance that the weather decides to not cooperate. In this...
Go Gas for a Cleaner, Easier Fireplace
On a cold winter’s evening, there’s nothing like a nice, hot fire to warm the room and the soul. But before you get that fire, you have to cut, split, and haul the firewood, or buy it, hoping that it’s well-seasoned and will burn well. You then have to clean up the...
Chimney Caps: Why They’re Vital to Fire Safety
That tiny, black roof over your chimney? It’s not just decorative, it’s actually a vital part of your home’s fire safety system. Called a chimney cap, it’s an important part of your chimney and helps protect it from damage, debris, water, animals, and more. Here’s a...
How to Keep Your Fireplace and Chimney Running Cleanly
When you’re ready for a nice, warm fire in the fall or winter, there’s little that can be as annoying as smoky air in your home, ash and bark bits in your carpet, and the mess of a wood fire. Fortunately, there are ways around these issues that can keep your home...
Is It Time to Get Your Chimney Repaired?
A chimney is a sturdy, long-lasting part of your home, but as with many permanent parts of your structure, it needs maintenance and occasional repair. But how do you know when your chimney needs to be repaired? Here are a few common signs and symptoms to look for when...
Wintertime Fireplace Safety Checklist
Even though it might not get cold enough to snow here in San Antonio, Texas, we still feel that festive end-of-year cheer all around us - especially at home in front of the fire. Thanks to the A/C and the plethora of seasonal films available online, enjoying a cozy...
Decorating Your Fireplace for the Holidays – Safely
If you have a fireplace, then you know how well it can serve as a focal point for all of your holiday decor. People just seem drawn to fireplaces - and who can blame them? That warm, flickering flame gives off an aesthetic that's hard to beat. But putting tinsel,...
Who Do I Call For Chimney & Fireplace Repairs in Seguin?
If you own a home in Seguin, you might be looking for a dedicated team to bring you high-quality chimney and fireplace services with every burning season. That said, knowing who you can trust isn’t always easy. Well, look no further because the crew at Wolfman Chimney...
Are Chimney Sweeps Lucky?
As children, we were all told the tale of chimney sweeps being lucky - and that if we saw a chimney sweep, we should immediately make a wish, and it would come true. But is there any truth to this myth, or is it just an old wives' tale? Let’s explore the origins of...