After playing host to roaring fires all winter long, most homeowners view the summer as the off season for their fireplace. After removing the ashes and wiping down the doors, the fireplace fades from the focal point of a room to another unused furnishing, lying...
As chimney masonry specialists, we at New Buck Chimney Services are often asked to explain some of the terms we use in our work. Tuckpointing always comes up in our customers’ questions. Used to repair old or damaged mortar, the term tuckpointing can also be used...
If you take good care of your masonry chimney — scheduling chimney inspections and chimney sweeping appointments every year, making sure all components that fight moisture intrusion are in place and in working order — that chimney should provide you with decade after...
When it comes to living “green,” we all want to do our part to as be as environmentally-friendly as possible. Usually when you save energy in your home, you save money on your utility bills as well as in other ways. The United States Department of Energy has five tips...
From Firewood to Gas Logs After years of using your fireplace and keeping it in top-notch condition, it gets tiring— the constant stacking, chopping and hauling of wood. Not to mention the many problems you may encounter just to ensure that it is safe and effective....
Stinky Fireplace Is there an odor coming from your fireplace, long after you’ve had a fire? Rather than plugging your nose or lighting a candle, it’s important for homeowners to know that this is not something you just have to live with. The following information can...
