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If you’re a homeowner with a chimney, knowing the ins and outs of your chimney and fireplace may be overwhelming. To make this easier, we’ve compiled the top terms pertaining to chimneys and fireplaces. Use these terms to help you better understand any issues you may have or simply brush up on your overall knowledge. Read more

Like any other major home feature, your chimney needs regular maintenance and cleaning to efficiently expel smoke and dangerous gases while your family enjoys the fireplace’s warmth. While it may take more than a huff and puff to blow the stack down, chimneys can and do collapse. From the freeze-thaw cycle in the winter to Read more

Did you know that the spring and summer months are actually the best time to schedule your chimney and fireplace repairs? So many house chores and responsibilities come up in the spring, so it’s understandable that some things get pushed to the back burner. But your chimney and fireplace would benefit from attention right after Read more

Have you ever been with your family and friends, sitting by the fire, and the night slips away? You realize the fire is dying, and your woodpile is nowhere close. It’s raining and you need to go out to get more wood. The scenario is much too familiar. Summer is no time to ease up Read more

Sometimes, you’ll encounter a smell in your home you can’t trace down. Did clothes get left in the washing machine by accident? Did someone forget to take the trash out? Did your kid leave dirty dishes in their room? Smells of those nature are easy to address, but how can you prevent a smelly fireplace Read more

If you have a fireplace, then a chimney is an essential component of its function and structure. Of course, all parts of a home need care and upkeep. This helps to ensure a safe and viable family living space. Likewise, your chimney is one of these areas. However, one often overlooked maintenance task is protecting Read more

As time goes by, many aspects of your home will start to show signs of aging. Your chimney is no different. Especially if your home features a beautiful masonry chimney. “What is a masonry chimney?” you may ask. Good question! It’s a chimney that’s constructed of many pieces of stone or brick and mortar. These Read more

You can almost feel the excitement in the air. The sun is out. Temperatures have been warmer. Everyone is wearing shorts again. Spring is here, which is why now is the time for a chimney inspection. Here are our top five reasons why you should contact Advanced Chimney Sweep before the fall rush. Get ahead Read more

When you finally get to the first few warm days, we know the last thing you may be thinking of is your fireplace. Between all of the yard maintenance, early spring planting, and other fun outdoor tasks, it’s easy to forget end-of-winter tasks. One task that should be on your list to complete is closing Read more

Have you ever noticed stains on the outside of your chimney? Or have you noticed discoloration where your interior brick meets your living room ceiling? Both of these and more are signs of a chimney with a leak. However, don’t wait to fix that leaky chimney. Why exactly? Let’s go over what causes a leaky Read more