by Kevin Russell | creosote
Approximately 11.6 million homes in America use wood as a heat source. This means that there are 11.6 million chimneys in our 50 states. Of all the chimneys in the U.S., there are likely some that are 100+ years old, some brand new, some constructed of stove pipe,...
by Kevin Russell | Burn Season
The thermostat may be switched from “cool” to “heat” and the walkways are a little cooler than usual now that the weather has changed. You may be cranking up the central heating system, or you may decide to keep costs down by keeping a low temperature and using your...
by Kevin Russell | Wood Stove Repairs
Not all fire appliances are created equally, and neither are the repairs for them. When it comes to the chimney industry, you probably don’t hear too much about wood stoves, and there is a good reason! Many wood stoves in need of repairs are old and less...
by Kevin Russell | Certifications
For the same reason, hospitals don’t hire surgeons who are self-taught in their basement, a homeowner shouldn’t hire any ol’ amateur to work on their chimney. In a world with thousands of blogs, websites, and books dedicated to the D-I-Y concept,...
by Kevin Russell | hire a professional
When you’re searching for a service provider, it can be difficult to wade through all the information you find on the web. Oftentimes a business provides exceptional service, but falls short of pleasing the customer with their professionalism and customer courtesy....
