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Although manufactured fireplaces and fireplace inserts perform many of the same functions, they’re not the same. Ye Olde Brit Chimney Read more

Chimney liners can be made from several different materials and are installed or built on the inside of a standard Read more

This is a common question among homeowners with older chimneys. Perhaps the chimney has begun to leak severely, or maybe Read more

Most people don’t give a lot of thought to their chimneys, until something goes wrong. Even less thought goes into Read more

Gas has become a widely popular fuel for supplemental heating appliances like fireplaces and stoves. It’s convenient, economical and clean-burning. Read more

We get this question a lot. Some homeowners want a second opinion after an inspector told them they need a Read more

The term “spalling,” when applied to chimney masonry, means the flaking and chipping away of a brick’s surface. As with Read more

It’s kind of ironic that the appliance you use to help heat your home is also able to un-heat it Read more

There’s a difference between seasoned and unseasoned firewood. The difference is so great that using the wrong wood can result Read more

We don’t have horrendous winters here in Southern California, but we do have winter temperatures and conditions that aren’t ideal Read more