Plenty of Austin homeowners love the idea of a fireplace far more than the reality of a wood-burning one. Hauling and storing firewood, cleaning out
Homeowners in colder parts of the country are told their chimneys crack because of freeze-thaw cycles. In Central Texas, the story is different. Our chimneys
Your chimney liner is the unsung workhorse of your fireplace system. It contains combustion gases, protects the masonry structure from heat and corrosive byproducts, and
The fireplace conversation in Central Texas is fundamentally different from what homeowners in northern climates experience. In New Braunfels, San Antonio, Austin, and the surrounding
If you’re building a new home in the Austin metro or upgrading an existing fireplace, a gas fireplace is one of the smartest investments you
You notice a water stain spreading across your ceiling after a heavy rain. Or maybe there’s a musty smell near your fireplace that wasn’t there
For many homeowners in Central Texas, the fireplace is more than just a heat source. It is a centerpiece for family gatherings, a backdrop for
Most homeowners picture the bricks, the flue, or the firebox when they think about their chimney. The two components doing the most protective work sit
You light a fire on the first cold evening of the year, and within minutes the room has a haze in it. Smoke is curling
With today’s push for superior energy efficiency, an old-fashioned wood burning fireplace can be a significant issue. It allows a lot of extra heat to
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