It doesn’t matter if you’re adding a new wood burning stove to your Indianapolis home or business for chilly winter nights or are simply looking for a replacement for your existing one. Finding the perfect wood stove can seem like an overly complex process at...
4 Ways to Prevent Excess Creosote in Your Chimney
Creosote prevention for your Indianapolis home or business may not be something that you typically think about, but this dangerous, tar-like compound that forms as a product of poor combustion is something that you should be aware of. If it’s allowed to build up in...
Do You Have a Backup Heat Source for Winter Storms?
Indianapolis is no stranger to severe winter weather, power outages, or having to rough it on occasion. But when you have something in place to help manage the issue, you can turn an emergency into an inconvenience. One smart way to avoid an emergency in the winter is...
Fireplace Upgrades That Will Keep You Warm This Winter!
When winter’s chill is heading your way, having a space to curl up in front of a warm fire is a wonderful way to enjoy the evening. But if your fireplace performs poorly, looks old, or doesn’t produce enough heat compared to what goes up the chimney, that evening can...
What are Some of the Most Common Fireplace and Chimney Repairs?
Your fireplace or chimney may be a part of your home you tend to take for granted, a comfortable place where you can spend warm evenings in front of the fire. However, it does take some maintenance, and on occasion, repairs to keep it operating safely and efficiently....
Have You Scheduled Your Annual Chimney Inspection Yet?
When fall’s chilly weather starts, there’s nothing as enjoyable as curling up in front of a warm fire. But if your chimney isn’t in good shape, your fire may not be as enjoyable, with water damage, smoke, fumes, and even a chimney or house fire resulting from the...
Schedule Fireplace and Chimney Upgrades Before Fall Starts!
Before fall’s crisp weather appears and chimney services are inundated with service and repair demands, have you considered any changes and upgrades you need to have made? Whether it’s adding a gas log to your fireplace, adding a new appliance, or having repairs made,...
How do Appliance Liners Work to Make Your System Run More Efficiently?
Though chimneys seem like simple structures, they’re actually planned using complex engineering. When you add gas appliances to your existing chimney system, it can cause significant problems with draft, flow, and safety. For that reason, many chimney technicians will...
Chimney Fires: Causes, Prevention, and What to Do in an Emergency
When you have a fireplace, woodstove, or similar appliance in your home, it’s common to hear someone talk about chimney fires. But what are they, what causes them, how can you prevent them, and what should you do if you have one happen in your home or business? In...
Basic Considerations in Fireplace Design
When you’re considering adding a fireplace or updating your existing fireplace in Indianapolis, fireplace design may be the furthest thought from your planning process. However, from determining the fuel used to the overall style that you’re going for, fireplace...