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Chimney, fireplace and exterior guidance for homeowners across McKinney, Prosper, Celina, Frisco, Plano and Allen — written by the people who actually do the work.

July 1, 2022 A Quick Guide to Fixing Chimney Leaks Catching a leaking chimney early on and determining the actual cause is essential to prevent the issue from worsening. Periodic chimney inspections… Read the post →
June 1, 2022 The Chimney Cap: A Silent Sentinel A chimney cap is versatile and one of the most essential and helpful accessories of a chimney system. Not many homeowners pay… Read the post →
May 1, 2022 Exploring the Origins of Creosote Build-Up Black tar or creosote is a byproduct of wood burning that can seep into chimneys and the inside of flues. It can… Read the post →
April 1, 2022 Discover Why You Should Schedule a Chimney Inspection A fireplace has several different parts contributing to its proper functionality. Chimneys are an integral component of a fireplace, allowing combustion by-products… Read the post →
March 1, 2022 Reasons to Install a Chimney Liner Safety is a concern every time a homeowner uses a fireplace. However, chimney liners can help give owners an extra security measure… Read the post →
February 1, 2022 Common Questions About Chimney Cleaning The chimney is an essential ventilation structure whose primary function is to vent hazardous combustion gasses produced in a fireplace, like carbon… Read the post →
January 3, 2022 The Benefits of Dryer Vent Cleaning If you’ve never considered regularly cleaning your home’s dryer vent, now is an excellent time to start. Dryer vents collect the lint… Read the post →
November 30, 2021 Got a Gas Fireplace? Avoid These Log Installation Mistakes If you have a gas log fireplace, it's probably common knowledge not to burn regular wood logs. Beyond that, there is a… Read the post →
November 1, 2021 How Do You Know When to Repair Your Chimney Damper? A chimney damper is responsible for controlling the flow of smoke through the chimney as well as ventilation. If a chimney damper… Read the post →
October 1, 2021 Why Is My Chimney Leaking? Chimneys are exposed to a variety of weather conditions all year round. One of the most common household problems is a leaking… Read the post →

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