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- 2014 National Fire Prevention Week
- 2015 National Fire Prevention Week: Bedroom Smoke Alarms
- 25 of the Best Hardwoods & Softwoods to Burn in Your Fireplace This Winter
- 3 Dangers That Can Damage Chimneys and Cause Fires
- 3 Signs You Need a Chimney Inspection
- 4 Common Exterior & Interior chimney Problems
- 4 Great Reasons to get a Chimney Inspection and Cleaning Before Winter
- 4 Reasons Your Fireplace isn’t Working Right
- 5 Common Chimney Issues that Cannot Be Ignored
- 5 Fireplace Safety Tips for Kids & Pets
- 5 Great Reasons to Consider an Outdoor Fireplace
- 5 Reasons a Fireplace Smells Bad
- 5 Reasons to Choose an Electric Fireplace
- 5 Signs Your Chimney Is Failing
- 5 Simple Tips for Keeping Pets Safe Around the Fireplace
- 5 Tips for Buying a New Fireplace
- 5 Tips from a Chimney Sweep on How to Build Ecofriendly Fires & Save Money
- 6 Common Causes of Chimney Leaks
- 6 Simple Tips for Buying the Perfect Chimney Cap
- 6 Tips for Off-Season Fireplace & Chimney Maintenance
- 8 Best Tips to Control Firewood Pests
- 8 Easy Ways to Prevent a Chimney Fire
- 8 Things to Consider When Planning a Backyard Fire Pit
- 8 Ways to Prepare Your Fireplace & Chimney for the Cold Season
- A Leading Cause of Chimney Leaks: Flashing
- A Maximized, Eco-Friendly Fireplace in 5 Easy Steps
- About Bill Murphy
- Addressing Winter Chimney Leaks
- All Articles
- Annual Chimney Cleaning and Inspection This Fall
- Are Artificial Firelogs Good Substitutes for Wood Logs?
- Are Chimney Cracks A Critical Issue?
- Are Small Animals Hiding in Your Chimney?
- Are These 3 Hidden Dangers Brewing in Your Chimney?
- Be Sure to Hire a Professional for a Fireplace/Stove Install
- Bees in the Chimney? Here’s What To Do
- Benefits of a Proactive Approach to Chimney Inspections
- Benefits of a Zero-Clearance Fireplace
- Benefits of Regular Cleanings & Inspections
- Burning Wood in Your Fireplace
- Chimney Cap Fundamentals
- Chimney Caps Increase the Performance of Your Chimney
- Chimney Caps Protect the Home and Enhance its Value
- Chimney Cleaning is One Project Your Shouldn’t DIY
- Chimney Cleaning Logs vs. Chimney Sweep
- Chimney Dangers and How to Prevent Them
- Chimney Liner Basics
- Chimney Myths & Misconceptions
- Chimney Repair: What it Means, Why it’s Important
- Chimney Repairs: The Best Cure is Prevention
- Chimney Waterproofing
- Cleaning Your Wood Stove Before Winter Sets In
- Common Chimney FAQs
- Common Chimney Problems to Watch For in Spring and Summer
- Common Problems with Wood-Burning Stoves
- Comparing a Masonry Fireplace & Factory-Built Fireplace
- Consider Installing a New Fireplace Insert for the Winter Burn Season
- Cracks in a New Chimney: What Should I Do?
- Creosote is a Fire Hazard – Call Our Certified Chimney Sweeps for a Chimney Inspection
- Differences Between a Chimney Chase Cover, Chimney Cap, and Chimney Crown
- Do All Chimney Flues Require Regular Cleaning?
- Do You Have Chimney Flashing to Prevent a Leak?
- Do you Know the Anatomy of Your Fireplace?
- Does Every Chimney Need a Cap?
- Does Your Chimney Have one of These 5 Common Problems?
- Don’t Pinch Pennies: Annual Chimney Inspection & Cleaning
- Don’t Settle for Builder Grade Fireplaces
- Don’t Be Fooled by the Mild Winter – Annual Chimney Cleaning and Inspection is Still a Must!
- Don’t Sweep Chimney Problems Under the Rug
- Easy Checklist for Winterizing Your Home
- Everything You Need to Know to Get Your Chimney Ready for Winter
- Fall is Here – Prepping your Fireplace for the First Burn of the Season
- Fire Prevention Week! Every Second Counts!
- Five Good Reasons to Put Glass Doors on Your Fireplace
- Five Things you May Not Know About Chimney Sweeps
- Five Warning Signs Your Wood Stove Needs Replacing
- Fixing Chimney Draft Problems
- Follow These Pro Tips to Keep Your Chimney & Fireplace Healthy
- Freezing Temperatures Can Cause Chimney Damage
- Gain Greater Energy Efficiency with a Chimney Cleaning
- Gas Appliances & Old Chimneys May be a Dangerous Mix
- Gas Fireplace Maintenance before Fall
- Gas Fireplaces Need Annual Inspections
- Gas Heating Stove Maintenance Tips
- Get Your Fireplace Ready for the Holiday Season!
- Getting A Stainless Steal Chimney Liner Installation
- Has Your Chimney Suffered from Storm Damage?
- Have Glacial Winter Temperatures Damaged your Chimney?
- Heating Efficiency and the Truth about Traditional Fireplaces
- Here’s the Real Skinny on Chimney Liners
- Hiring a Chimney Sweep? Ten Things You Should Know
- How Temperature Changes Affect Your Chimney
- How to Address 6 Common Problems With Older Chimneys
- How to Build the Perfect Fire in your Fireplace
- How to Choose Firewood that is Safe for Your Chimney
- How to Control a Fireplace Damper
- How to Get Ready for a Visit from Your Chimney Sweep
- How to Have a Happy, Enduring Experience with Your Wood Stove
- How to Keep Your Fireplace & Chimney Clean
- How to Prepare Your Chimney & Fireplace for Winter
- How to Remove Soot from a Brick or Stone Fireplace
- How to Upgrade a Metal Pre-Fab or ZC Fireplace
- How Wood Stoves are EPA-certified for Clean Burns
- Hudson Valley Chimney Sweeps Blog
- I Hear Birds in My Chimney!
- Importance of Chimney Flashing
- Inspecting and Cleaning Your Chimney is Not a DIY Job
- Install a Chimney Cap Before Winter
- Introducing Morso Wood Stoves and Inserts
- Is a Chimney Caps Really Needed?
- Is a Gas Fireplace an Expensive Heat Source in Winter?
- Is Chimney Repair Covered By Homeowners Insurance?
- Is Enemy Number One Attacking Your Chimney?
- Is Fireplace Smoke Pouring into Your Home?
- Is it Important to Clean My Factory-Built Chimney?
- Is My Fireplace Safe to Use?
- Is Your Chimney Masonry Crumbling? Here’s What You Need to Know.
- Is Your Fireplace Damper Causing Higher Energy Costs?
- Is Your Fireplace Increasing Your Summer Cooling Costs?
- Is Your Fireplace Installed Correctly?
- Keep Fireplace Safety on your Winter Holiday Checklist
- Keep Looking Up…at Your Chimney!
- Keep Your Chimney and Fireplace Pest-Free
- Legends of Luck and Chimney Sweeps
- Mendota Gas Fireplaces & Fireplace Inserts
- National Fire Prevention Week 2016 Spotlights Smoke Alarm Safety
- Old Houses with Fireplaces May have Chimney Safety Issues
- Outdoor Fireplace Safety Tips
- Pellet Stoves: The Rundown Pt1
- Pellet Stoves: The Rundown Pt2
- Pellet Stoves: The Rundown Pt3
- Prep Your Fireplace & Chimney
- Prevent Costly Chimney Repairs with These Pro Tips
- Prevent Creosote Buildup with The Help of Professionals
- Preventing Moisture in Chimneys & Fireplaces
- Preventing Spring Showers from Damaging Your Chimney
- Problems Damp Chimneys Can Cause in Your Home
- Protect Chimney Masonry with Water Repellent This Spring
- Protecting Your Chimney from Summer Storm Damage
- Pyrolysis and Fireplaces: Understanding the Risks
- Repair and Upgrade of a Pre-Fab / ZC Fireplace
- Repair Your Chimney for Winter Warmth and Safety
- Replacement of a Factory-Built Fireplace
- Safe Heating Options for Winter Storm Emergencies
- Safety Measures for the Type of Fireplace You Have
- Safety Tips for Heating with a Gas Fireplace
- Schedule Gas Fireplace Service this Spring, for Safety’s Sake
- Seasonal Upkeep Recommendations for Gas and Wood Fireplaces
- Selling Your Home? Generate Sales with an Updated Fireplace & Clean Chimney.
- Should Cost Determine which Chimney Company to Hire?
- Should I Claim Chimney Leak Damage on Insurance?
- Signs that Your Chimney Needs Sweeping
- Spring Cleaning – Your Fireplace, Stove & Chimney
- Spring is the BEST Time to Add a new Stove, Gas Fireplace, Gas Logs, or Fireplace Insert
- Spring Maintenance Checklist for Your Chimney
- Sprucing up Your Chimney for Spring
- Stainless Steel Chimney Liners: What You Need to Know
- Stay Warm and Cozy with These Important Fireplace Safety Tips
- Steps for Preparing your Home for Winter Pt1
- Steps for Preparing your Home for Winter Pt2
- Summer is the Perfect Time for a Chimney Facelift
- Ten Insider Tips to Have the Best Wood Stove & Fireplace System
- The 7 Basic Parts of a Chimney
- The Importance of Exterior and Interior Spark Arrestors
- The Importance of Good Chimney Flashing
- The Real Problem with White Staining on the Chimney
- The World’s Most Famous Chimneys
- Things That Can Happen to a Chimney in the Spring
- Three Crucial Reasons Chimney Liners Need to Be Replaced
- Three Hidden Fireplace-Related Dangers
- Three Problems Solved by Chimney Inspections
- Three Styles of Gas Burning Hearth Appliances
- Tips for a Safer Chimney
- Tips for Maintaining Your Chimney Cap Screen
- Tips for Properly Storing Firewood Outside
- Tips on Achieving a Chimney System that Operates Perfectly
- Tips on Preventing a Chimney Disaster in Cold Weather
- Tips on Waterproofing your Chimney
- Tips to Identify the Cause of Staining on Chimneys
- Tips to Pet-Proof your Fireplace or Winter Stove
- To Do Before Selling Your Home: Hire a Chimney Sweep
- Top 3 Reasons to Budget for a Chimney Inspection
- Top Your Chimney in Style
- Tuckpointing: Repairing Damaged Mortar Joints
- Typical Chimney Problems and Ways to Avoid Them
- Understanding the 6 Different Types of Chimneys for Your New Home or Remodeling
- Upgrade Your Fireplace Instead of Replacing It
- Using a Wood Shed for Storing Firewood
- Vermont Castings – Wood & Gas Stoves and Fireplace Inserts
- Was Your Chimney Damaged Last Winter? Let’s Find Out.
- Ways to Keep Your Fireplace & Chimney From Becoming Dangerous
- What Causes Cracks in the Chimney Crown?
- What Causes Structural Damage on Chimneys?
- What Is a Chimney Cricket or Saddle?
- What is a Chimney Crown & Should I be Concerned if It is Cracked?
- What is a Fireplace / Chimney Damper & Is It Important to Chimney Function?
- What is Causing the Drafts From My Fireplace?
- What is Level 3 or Glazed Creosote?
- What is Tuckpointing and Why is it Needed?
- What Signs to Look for in a Damaged Chimney
- What to Do About Sooty Deposits
- What to Do When Chimney Sweeps Recommend Different Repairs & Quotes
- What To Know About Fireplaces For Rental Properties
- What to Know Before Firing up Your Gas Fireplace
- What You Don’t Know About Chimney Fires
- When is the Best Time to Plan Your Fireplace Installation?
- When the Chirping in your Chimney is a Federal Matter
- Why are Chimney Liners Necessary?
- Why Is Debris Falling Down My Chimney?
- Why Is Regular Chimney Cleaning Necessary?
- Why is Smoke Coming Out of My Fireplace
- Why Regular Chimney Sweeps are so Important
- Why You Need a Chimney Cap
- Why You Need Chimney Inspectors to Take a Look Before You Close on a New Home
- Why You Should Close the chimney Damper During Summer
- Why Your Chimney Needs a Good Chimney Liner
- Wood Fireplace: 7 Tips for Safety and Efficiency
- You Can Control the Health of Your Chimney