Diagnosing Drafting Issues

Chimneys can experience two different types of drafts: the draft that moves smoke up and to the outside, and the type that brings air — and even smoke — into your home. It doesn’t take much to figure out which one is the good draft, yet many homeowners...

The Dangers of Creosote

Leave creosote to the professionals Creosote is described in many forms: chemicals, a wood preservative, pesticide, a flammable liquid, possible carcinogen. Regardless of the form, use, or origin, creosote is toxic and hazardous. If you burn wood in a fireplace or...