In an effort to keep their firewood from getting wet, many homeowners keep their firewood stacks and racks covered. While many kinds of fitted covers can be purchased online or at big box retailers, keeping your wood covered outside may not be best for your firewood....
At New Buck Chimney Services, we are proud to live and work in the Shreveport community. Unlike many other fly by night or seasonal companies, we are here all year round helping our friends and neighbors have safer and more enjoyable fireplace experiences. As the...
Nothing warms your home up on a cold wintry day quite like a roaring fire. No matter how experienced with burning you are, having a fireplace comes with certain safety risks. However, many safety risks associated with fireplaces can be greatly reduced by using a...
Before you know it Spring will arrive. As it does, many migratory birds will begin to head north again for the nesting season. One bird that can create a serious nuisance for homeowners is the chimney swift. We regularly receive calls from homeowners who have birds in...
When it comes to the safety and efficiency of your fireplace and chimney, having an annual inspection is the best preventative maintenance that can be done. Inspections can spot areas of minor damage long before they necessitate major repairs, helping you save...
As you consider a new fireplace or heating stove, you may want to consider how your new appliance would work to provide heat during a power outage. Power outages are downright inconvenient, but a power outage during cold weather can be dangerous or, if you try to heat...
New Buck Chimney Services provides only the best chimney services, fireplace installation, and dryer duct cleaning in the greater Shreveport, LA area. A member of the National Chimney Sweep Guild, New Buck Chimney Services is the only company in town employing chimney...
Although fireplaces are one of the most popular features in real estate, fewer and fewer people have the time and energy required to use and maintain a wood burning fireplace. Because of this, converting an open hearth fireplace to fast and efficient gas and oil is an...
Although many love the look and feel of a wood burning fire, few have the time – or energy – that it takes to use an open hearth masonry fireplace. Whether damage to the firebox or a lack of time has prevented you from using your fireplace, revitalize your unused...
Fireplaces are one of the most sought after features in real estate, and more than 30% of homes in the United States use fireplaces, stoves, or other heating appliances. While they add warmth and ambiance to our homes, fireplaces can also come with a serious safety...
