Creosote is a dark, greasy, flammable, and corrosive substance that can build up on the walls of your fireplace and chimney. It forms when unburned wood particles, fly ash and other volatile flue gases combine as they try to escape from your chimney. If there’s a poor draft, these unburned particles and gases often condense […]
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When it’s cold outside, there is nothing quite like the cozy feeling of warming yourself up by the fire. Having a fireplace in your living space allows you to bring the outdoors in—along with the nostalgic sounds and smells from gathering around the campfire as a kid—and to warm up a small area quickly. What’s
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You may think of cleaning your chimney as a pretty straightforward task. However, many outlandish ideas are circulating about how to keep your fireplace area pristine. Maybe you’ve heard some of them, too. Some of the craziest suggested techniques include: Most of these old wives’ tales have been around for ages. You might be tempted
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