What you don’t know about your chimney can hurt you – especially if you have a gas-heating appliance that uses your masonry chimney as a venting system.
As that chill in the morning air turns your thoughts to revving up the fireplace, it's important to focus on chimney safety before you start stacking firewood.
Cleaning and maintaining a fireplace can be a DIY job, but before the chimney is cleaned, key areas must be checked. Use these tips to ensure fireplace and chimney safety.
There are several things to expect when having your chimney swept. Let’s go over the factors which help your chimney function year round.
Not sure how to make use of the space on either side of your chimney? Check out these alternatives to the standard built-in bookcase
Everything you need to know about chimney and fireplace cleaning, including how much it costs, how often you should do it and more.
Burning fires in a chimney leads to the accumulation of soot and creosote, a flammable, sticky substance that can cause chimney fires if it's not removed. Hiring a professional chimney sweep can get expensive, so if you use your fireplace...
The phrase "chimney sweep" might conjure up fun images of a dancing Dick van Dyke, but in reality, the job of a chimney sweep is a very im...
Learn how to maintain a fireplace and chimney with these basic step-by-step instructions.
Wallpapering a chimney breast is a great way to create a focal point. Follow our step-by-step guide on how to wallpaper a chimney breast
Full Service Chimney explains what is a fireplace flue, also known as a chimney flue liner. Enjoy your gas or wood-burning fireplace with confidence.
What is spalling brick? Why does it happen? Can it be repaired? Find out the answers in this complete guide to your spalling brick chimney.
Finding a raccoon in the chimney can be a stressful situation. Learn how Doctor Flue handles this common problem.
Learn why, when, and how you can clean your chimney for a better operating fireplace and to avoid deadly chimney fires.
For many people in North America, the weather outside is still pretty frightful, but a fire is so delightful. That…
As the weather begins to drop, more and more homeowners will be making use of their fireplaces and chimneys.
As a homeowner, it's critical for you to ensure that your chimney is ins safe operating order. Check out these chimney cleaning tips from Doctor Flue today.
Before lighting a fireplace fully open the chimney damper. The damper controls the air flow in your fireplace. For help call a chimney specialist
Do you have an unwanted animal tenant in your chimney? If you don't have a chimney cap, it might happen. It's probably one of these critters.