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Downtown New Paltz by Daniel Case via Wikimedia Commons Chimney Sweep in New Paltz NY / Chimney Repair Hudson Valley Chimney Service provides chimney cleanings, chimney repairs, chimney rebuilding, chimney liner replacement and chimney inspections to all of the New Paltz NY area. Our masonry crews will also rebuild chimneys and perform historic chimney restorations... Read more

There are many reasons homeowners enjoy having a cozy fireplace.  But one reason you don’t want to overlook is that homebuyers often put fireplaces high on their lists of attractive features in a home for sale. The National Association of Realtors, which is the go-to organization for all things real estate in the U.S., says... Read more

The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) is a non-profit organization with a focus on preventing residential chimney-related hazards that result in loss of life and property, such as chimney fires and carbon monoxide intrusion. The organization also strives to help homeowners improve home heating efficiency. CSIA achieves these goals through resources designed to educate... Read more

photo by J. I. Bryant Amenia Chimney Sweep / Chimney Repair Hudson Valley Chimney is very proud of our topA+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. We deliver top-notch services at fair prices using only highly trained and courteous technicians that work for us. All chimney cleaning, chimney repairs, masonry chimney restoration and other chimney... Read more

There are several things homeowners need to know about stainless steel chimney liners, the most important being that they dramatically increase the safety for everyone involved when a home or business operates a wood-burning stove or fireplace. When wood burns, it releases smoke, which contains various toxins including creosote, a sticky, very-flammable compound that can... Read more

Paying attention to the potential need for chimney repairs can prevent a hazardous house fire, the need for expensive repairs, or both. By identifying problems quickly, much bigger and costlier issues are avoided. An annual chimney inspection by a professional chimney technician is highly recommended by safety experts; but diligently keeping an eye on things... Read more

Not all fireplaces are alike in beauty or quality. When decisions regarding a fireplace are left to a builder, which is to say a contractor trying to cut costs, the result will virtually always be that a builder-grade fireplace is installed. In other words, you end up with a pre-fabricated metal fireplace also known as... Read more

Your enjoyment of home fires begins with how firewood is cut and ultimately stored outside. Firewood needs to be properly seasoned, which means that it must go through a time of drying out. Depending on the type of wood you have and the conditions in which the wood is stored, it can take between six... Read more

When the lights go out in winter, the most important to do, besides staying away from downed power lines, is to stay warm. You can layer your clothing as a way to fight the cold, but the very best way to keep warm is by lighting your fireplace, wood stove, or pellet stove. Please note... Read more

In our high-tech world with remote controls and touch screens, operating a wood stove can leave you feeling like you’re in olden times. While lighting a fire the old-fashioned way is a throwback, today’s wood stoves are actually very modern and efficient. Frustration can be avoided and you can enjoy using your wood stove, with... Read more