Why Is My Fireplace Smoking? Diagnosing and Fixing Drafting Problems Few things are more frustrating than lighting a fire in your fireplace only to have smoke billow back into your living room instead of going up the chimney where it belongs. A smoking fireplace is...
Chimney Fires: Causes, Prevention, and What to Do in an Emergency A chimney fire can happen faster than most homeowners expect. One moment you are enjoying a warm fire on a cold Indianapolis evening. The next, you hear a loud roaring sound, see dense smoke pouring...
Spring in the Indianapolis area is beautiful. The redbuds have bloomed, the birds are migrating and building nests, and there’s a fresh, comfortable breeze making your outdoor time truly enjoyable. Winter is firmly behind us, and it’s time to start enjoying the great...
Whether you operate a wood stove, fireplace, or other wood-burning appliance in your home or business, you’re probably aware that you at least need annual chimney sweeping services for your Indianapolis home to keep it operating properly and safely. This...
Late August can continue to bring the heat, so you may still be thinking more about campfires and s’mores than your indoor fireplace and a cup of hot chocolate. Nonetheless, it’s not too soon to be making the appointments that will get your fireplace or wood stove...