If you’re like many homeowners, your chimney or fireplace can seem like a strong, permanent part of your home. However, just like any other part of your home, your masonry requires maintenance and occasional repairs to keep working efficiently, effectively, and...
Common Chimney Repairs and What They Cover
Though a chimney is often viewed as a permanent part of your home, like any part of your home, it requires regular maintenance and occasional repairs to remain in good operating condition. If you’ve recently noticed issues with your chimney, such as changes in draft,...
The Importance of Regular Fireplace and Chimney Maintenance
A fireplace is a great comfort in wintry weather, but to enjoy that comfort, your fireplace and chimney require regular maintenance. Beyond simple comfort, a poorly maintained chimney or fireplace can also be a safety hazard, with a number of possible issues that can...
Do You Need a Backup Heat Source for Your Home?
Though Texas winters are relatively mild, hurricane season can always spawn severe weather. Loss of power can make your living conditions downright miserable. Is your family prepared to tough out the challenging times? One option to consider is adding a backup heat...
Is it Time for a Fireplace Insert Upgrade?
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 go up the chimney, including heat produced by a furnace or other appliance, making your home less efficient. One...
Update Your Fireplace Appearance Before the Heating Season Starts
As a home or business owner, you want to be able to take pride in the appearance of your structure. However, when your fireplace leaves something to be desired, it can be really hard to feel that pride. Fortunately, there’s an easy solution: a fireplace makeover that...
That Time of Year: Scheduling Your Annual Chimney Inspection
As the weather starts to cool for the fall, starting a fire in your fireplace or woodstove may be a tempting though. However, if you haven’t had your annual chimney inspection yet, that could be a dangerous action to take. In this post, we’ll discuss why it’s...
The Benefits of Changing to a Gas Log Set
As fall and winter get closer, the idea of being able to curl up in front of a beautiful, warm fire is tempting. However, having to move logs, mop up melted snow, shovel out ash, and clean up debris that falls off of the firewood you bring in are all chores that will...
How Chimney Lining Improves Efficiency and Safety
When you’re having issues with your chimney drafting properly, there are a range of possible issues that could be causing the problem. However, if your chimney hasn’t been inspected regularly, one of the issues may be that you need chimney lining installation or...
7 Ways to Get Good Draft and a Warm, Clean-Burning Fire This Fall
When fall has come and it’s a beautiful, crisp day, a lovely fire is a great comfort. However, when your chimney and fireplace or woodstove isn’t behaving and is causing excess smoke and fumes in your home, it can be a distressing and dangerous situation. In this...