There are a lot of different parts inside your fireplace and chimney that make it possible to build a cozy fire. One of the most important elements is the fireplace damper. When someone refers to ...

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Q. We live in a historic home (over a hundred years old), but the chimney is estimated to have been built in the 1920's. It is on an exterior (north) wall and is about 40 feet tall. When we bought the ...

As March 19 —the first day of spring — approaches, chimney sweep companies are preparing for an increase in service requests. “Spring and summer is probably the best time to (service your chimney)," ...