by Kevin Russell | Saratoga Warhorse
At New Buck Chimney Services, we pride ourselves with providing our customers an extraordinary customer experience and high quality chimney and fireplace services. While we are passionate about our work with chimneys, we are also passionate about something very...
by Kevin Russell | hire a professional
Finding a trustworthy chimney sweep company to care for your fireplace system can sometimes be a difficult task. Because of that, we are extremely grateful to our customers who have continued to use our services and refer us to their own friends and family over the...
by Kevin Russell | fireplace maintenance, Gas Fireplaces
Many homeowners choose to install gas fireplaces due to their ease of use and greatly reduced amounts of needed maintenance compared to their wood burning counterparts. While gas fireplaces do not have issues such as soot or ash that needs to be regularly removed,...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Maintenance
There are many ways to select a chimney sweep company: some people ask friends or neighbors for recommendations, some go with the first company that comes up in an internet search, while others find the company that offers the least expensive services. While all of...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Information, chimney inspection, Chimney Maintenance, fire safety
At New Buck Chimney Services, we are passionate about educating the public about chimney safety. As part of this commitment, we are happy to announce that we will be participating in the 2015 HBA Home and Products Expo. The Home and Products Expo gives vendors a...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, fireplace maintenance, Firewood
Wood burning fireplaces are a great way to bring heat, warmth, and ambiance into your home. However, nothing can ruin your ability to enjoy your fireplace more than smoking issues. When you have issues such as smoke blowing back into your home or a lingering smoky...
by Kevin Russell | Smoke Stains
Fireplaces make a wonderful addition to any home or room. In addition to providing warmth and heat, they also create a beautiful focal point and a place for family and friends to gather. Unfortunately, many fireplaces in older homes – and even some in newer homes that...
by Kevin Russell | Masonry Damage
As the temperatures drop, many families retreat indoors to escape the harsh winter weather. And while some homeowners take steps to protect their fireplaces and chimneys against the cold, many do not realize that all masonry structures can be damaged by the cold, ice,...
by Kevin Russell | Saratoga Warhorse
When Kevin Russell, the founder and owner of New Buck Chimney Services, isn’t working to keep the chimney and dryer vent systems of his Shreveport customers working safely and efficiently, he can often be found with his nine horses. In his free time, Kevin also...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Information
One of the major causes of chimney deterioration is water damage. Moisture can wreak havoc on all parts of the chimney and fireplace system, causing bricks and mortar to crumble and metal parts and pieces to rust. However, nearly all water entry can be prevented...
