by Kevin Russell | Wood Stoves
One of our favorite things about offering chimney services to our neighbors and friends in Shreveport, Louisiana is making sure they have the best products for their home. We sell, install, and service many fantastic products including fireplaces, inserts, and stoves....
by Kevin Russell | Warrior Horse
At New Buck, we don’t just do chimneys. It is our goal to help provide knowledge, services, and products that will help our friends and neighbors stay safe and warm each winter. This is our job and pleasure. In addition to to our work with chimney science and safety,...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Leaks
Many homeowners would not know how to respond if asked “Does your chimney flashing need repair?” There are a few reasons why most homeowners may not know. First, the flashing is largely unseen, on the roof, out of sight. Secondly, we often assume that if the work has...
by Kevin Russell | fire safety
Fire Prevention Week is one of our favorite times of year, because it allows us the opportunity to share with the community fire safety. Situated each year in the fall around the time of the Great Chicago Fire, this week helps us to educate communities nationwide...
by Kevin Russell | Brick and Stone Work
Now is the time that many homeowners begin to think of their winter fireplace. The fireplace serves many purposes throughout winter, ranging from supplemental heat to home decor, and it makes a magnificent backdrop for holiday festivities and family photos. What can...
by Kevin Russell | Stoves
Summer is almost over and you can count on cool temperatures arriving soon, just as surely as Thanksgiving and Christmas will. When the temperatures drop it will be too late to think about installing a new wood stove. The time to think about new installations and...
by Kevin Russell | fire safety
Even if you have a beautiful fireplace and well-constructed and safe chimney system, it won’t matter if you can’t light a decent fire. Whether your fire is for ambiance and relaxation or to heat your home, you need to know how to light it–otherwise you’ll be...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Leaks
Mold is a fungi that grows and thrives in damp areas. It could grows inside homes due to leaks, condensation, high humidity, and lack of ventilation. Some areas you may find mold in your house is the laundry room, ventilation system, and other small, warm, and moist...
by Kevin Russell | Firewood
If you’re planning to burn a wood fire this year, you should already be preparing your firewood. When it comes to wood heat, you have to give your fuel a period of time before it’s suitable for burning. If your wood is not ready when fall arrives, your fire may be...
by Kevin Russell | Dryer Vent Cleaning
Summer is the time that hundreds of families decide to stop using the clothes dryer, and instead use old-fashioned clothes lines. The reason is that the dryers heat up the house, but if the dryer is heating up your house, the temperature may be the least of your...
