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National Chimney Safety Week runs from September 27 through October 3, 2026, making it a timely reminder to check your fireplace, wood stove, chimney, and venting system before colder weather brings … read more

Chimney fires can start when creosote—a combustible residue inside the flue—ignites from heat or an ember. In wood-burning fireplaces and stoves, creosote forms as wood-burning byproducts … read more

Fireplace and chimney safety starts with a yearly chimney inspection by a qualified chimney professional. Keep furniture and decorations away from the fireplace opening, and make sure smoke and carbon … read more

A fireplace can become a natural gathering point when temperatures drop, but safe operation depends on more than simply building a manageable fire. The chimney, damper, firebox, screen, fuel, surround … read more

A wood-burning fireplace or stove can make colder months more comfortable, but every fire also sends smoke, gases, and combustion byproducts through the chimney. Over time, some of those byproducts ca … read more

Before the first fire of winter, give your fireplace, wood stove, and chimney system a careful inspection. A chimney may look fine from inside the room while creosote, damaged masonry, loose vent comp … read more