After moving into a fixer-upper home, you may find that the chimney is no longer in good condition. This can end up being especially problematic since it can cause safety concerns if you’re not careful. Looking into the different benefits of getting chimney restoration work done is such a good idea since it can provide… Read more »
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If your home has a fireplace, then it’s important to have your chimney cleaned and inspected on a regular basis. These are a few reasons why it’s well worth the cost. Make Your Fireplace More Efficient First of all, even though it’s not necessarily expensive, the cost of wood for your fireplace can add up…. Read more »
When we think of restoring a chimney, we tend to think of masonry work and little else. However, a chimney contains a number of components all of which must be in good order for a wood stove, fireplace, or furnace to work properly and safely. Here are some of the major non-masonry components that Fiddler… Read more »
One of the nicest features that you can have in your home is a fireplace. A fireplace can provide you with additional warmth and ambience on a relaxing night at home; and who doesn’t love a relaxing evening? While a fireplace can provide a lot of comfort to a home, it does require some maintenance…. Read more »
A basic Google search for a chimney sweep turns up this definition: a person whose job is cleaning out the soot from chimneys. However, chimney sweeps do more than just clean chimneys. They inspect your chimney for damage, rebuild, install, and maintain fireplaces in the home. Over time, chimneys will develop creosote, a flammable build… Read more »
As a responsible homeowner, you know that routine chimney cleanings can keep your home safer when you’re using your fireplace. However, like many home repair and maintenance tasks, there are always going to be a few misconceptions that stump or confuse homeowners. At Fiddler on the Roof Chimney Service, our team wants to help. We’ve… Read more »
When you own and manage a rental home, you should do everything that you can to make sure your tenants are comfortable and the property is well-maintained. You may enjoy having a fireplace because it gives you a desirable feature that you can put on your rental listings. Then again, you want to guarantee that… Read more »
A fireplace in your home can be a great way to enjoy a relaxing night at home and keep your property warm during the cold winter months. While a fireplace can be very enjoyable, they do require some maintenance and upkeep to ensure they stay clean and safe. One of the most important services that… Read more »
You and half a dozen loved ones regularly gather around the fireplace most Sunday nights in winter months, sharing a huge bowl of popcorn and cups of frothy hot cocoa. It’s your time to catch up on the happenings of the past week. You all cherish these get-togethers. They’re like cocktail parties, but minus the… Read more »
Keeping your chimney clean and in good repair is essential to the health of your family. It is a vital component of your home that removes dangerous gases, such as carbon monoxide, from the air inside your home. Not to mention creosote, as you might have guessed is extremely flammable, and a fire that starts… Read more »