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4 Common Chimney Care Mistakes
Whether you’re in the middle of summer or the dead of winter, you always want to make sure your chimney is in top condition so it’s ready to go when you need it. However, there are several common mistakes many homeowners make when it comes to caring for their chimneys, which can lead to costly…
How to Revitalize Your Unused Chimney
A chimney is the heart of every home; it is where the warmth of your home radiates from and where family and friends gather around to create memories. However, over time, chimneys can become clogged with creosote, debris, and other materials, leading to inefficiency and even hazards. If your fireplace in Frederick, MD has been…
Best Practices for Chimney Care
There’s nothing greater than an evening spent in front of the fireplace as storms pass through. And it’s nights like that which make it worthwhile to take care of your home’s hearth. For the most part, taking care of your chimney and fireplace is simple, especially once you’ve lit a few fires. But in case…
Creative Ideas for Firewood Storage
If you’re like we are here at Chimney Care Plus, then you probably spend most of your free time fireside. We love our fires, and dedicate ourselves to maintaining chimneys here in Maryland so that our neighbors can enjoy their hearths as much as we do. Now, if your fireplace and firepit prove to be…
Signs Your Chimney Is Failing
Now that winter is in full swing, lots of folks are using their chimneys for the first time. And most of the time, your chimney will perform as well as it did last year. That said, chimney components can fail, and they require proper maintenance to ensure that your chimney remains safe and free from…
Why You Should Leave Chimney Care to Professionals
If you’re considering performing a chimney inspection or repair yourself, we urge you to reconsider. While some inspections and repairs are doable (like checking to see if the chimney damper is open), we recommend that you hire a professional for most issues. After all, your chimney is full of dangerous soot and creosote, and if…
The Dangers of Ice Dams
Winter means snowfall here in Frederick, Maryland. And snowfall can, unfortunately, lead to roof ice dams. What are ice dams? Well, ice dams can form on the roof of a home as snow melts and refreezes. Throughout the day, snow can melt on your roof, then refreeze at night, creating a layer of ice that…
Understanding the Protective Components of Your Chimney
If you have a fireplace in your house, it can serve as an invaluable source of warmth and entertainment for you and your family. Yet unfortunately, your chimney can prove to be a weak point for your home, since it is vulnerable to wear and tear from the elements. Fortunately, you can protect your chimney…
Common Causes of Chimney Leaks
A fireplace is an asset to any household for many good reasons. Of course, a fireplace and chimney add warmth and monetary value to a home. However, with all the cozy benefits that fireplaces and chimneys bring, they require a lot of care and maintenance. Additionally, both your fireplace and chimney can experience problems over…
Identifying Causes of Chimney Odor
Fireplaces and chimneys, although they add warmth and monetary value to your home, sometimes they just flat out smell. Chimney odors become more common during this time of year when the moisture inside a chimney heats up on hot and humid days during the summertime. While smelly chimneys can be frustrating for homeowners, you certainly…