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Spring Cleaning: Chimney Checklist

Spring arrives with longer days, blooming colors, and that irresistible urge to freshen up your home from top to bottom. While you’re opening windows and clearing out winter’s leftovers, don’t forget to add a simple...

Professional chimney tuckpointing in Aiken & Greenville, SC

Chimney Tuckpointing 101: What It Is and Why It Matters

Most people don’t spend a lot of time looking at their chimney — until something starts to look a little off. Maybe the mortar looks cracked, or pieces are starting to fall out. It’s easy...

Chimney Caps vs. Crowns vs. Covers

Chimney protection is crucial for safety and longevity. Three main components offer protection that people get confused about: the chimney caps, the crown, and the chimney cover. They all serve protective roles, but they’re very...

Avoid the “Neglect Penalty”: Use your Tax Refund for a Sweep or Inspection

Tax refund season has a way of making people think about projects they’ve been putting off. Maybe it’s something around the house that’s been on the list for a while, but never quite made it...

Spring Allergies vs. Fireplace Smoke: How to Protect Your Lungs

If you’ve spent time by a fireplace, you know it brings warmth and comfort that a thermostat can’t match. The amber glow of a fire on a cool evening has a charm central heating can’t...

Wood Burning Fireplaces in Grovetown, GA

Are BTUs Really Useful?

If you’ve been browsing fireplaces online or walking through a showroom, you’ve probably noticed that manufacturers always list something called BTUs with each model. Usually it’s a big number, sometimes a range, and it’s almost...

Benefits of Chimney Waterproofing This Spring

As another season rolls in, we look to the tasks needed for our outdoor living. Now that you have slowed down on starting fires in your fireplace, this is a good time to call Advance...

What Type of Damper is Best? Pros and Cons of Each

Chimney dampers play an important role in keeping your fireplace efficient and safe. Its job is to allow smoke to flow up the chimney and out of the house when you’re using the fireplace and...

Valentine's Day Fireplace Tips in Augusta, GA

Have a Hearth! Valentine’s Day Decorations for Your Mantel

It’s February, and the next big holiday after we’ve (hopefully) shed some of those Thanksgiving and Christmas pounds is on the way—Valentine’s Day! It’s the holiday that’s about warmth and romance, and what better place...