Keeping the Chimney Well-equipped and Safe
A roaring mid-winter fire conjures cozy images of hearth and home, but not if the fireplace is smoking, blocked by a bird’s nest—or when the chimney catches fire in the dead of night.
To make the most effcient use of your fireplace (and to prevent potential catastrophe), regular chimney cleanings are a must. Even if the fireplace is used infrequently, have a professional sweep clean it once a year. Fireplaces used more often may need more frequent cleanings. Anyone who burns wood in a fireplace insert or stove knows that
