by The Chimney Doctor | Oct 30, 2024 | Fireplace Odor
When you walk through the neighborhood and catch a whiff of a bonfire in the distance, does it instantly conjure memories of a weekend evening around the fire pit? …a childhood bonfire with family friends? …or maybe a vacation at the campground? Less...
by The Chimney Doctor | Sep 29, 2024 | Chimney Fire
Knowledge – and acting on that knowledge – proactively go a long way in keeping your home and home systems safer, running well, and lasting a long time. One thing that can devastate these systems is uncontained fire. Two common types of fire that...
by The Chimney Doctor | Aug 27, 2024 | Chimney Inspection
Have you felt the crispness of fall in the breezes yet? Even if you haven’t, you know it’s on the way – and now is the perfect time to get prepared. Mid to late summer is a great time to turn your attention to the cozy cornerstone of our homes: the fireplace....
by The Chimney Doctor | Jul 24, 2024 | Chimney Myths
Chimneys have been an architectural element in homes for eras, and they’ve long captured our imagination as functional, decorative, and symbolic pieces. It’s no surprise, then, that over time various myths and misconceptions have arisen surrounding chimneys –...
by The Chimney Doctor | Jun 21, 2024 | Power Outage
There are some things you don’t fully appreciate until you’re without – a big one being electricity. In the event of a power outage during a storm, you may find yourself without light, heat, and many other things you’re not used to being without....
