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Birds in Your Chimney?
Have you heard any unusual noises or chirping coming from your chimney? If it is between spring and early winter, you could be hearing chimney swifts. These tiny birds migrate north from South America and return when the cold weather starts to set in. These birds are harmless, but you may not want them living…
Summertime Care for Your Fireplace or Wood Stove
It’s summer, no need to think about your chimney, right? Wrong! Summer is the perfect time to address your fireplace or wood stove chimney to ensure that everything is in working order come fall. Summer is when chimney cleaning companies are not as busy, and can work you into their schedules more easily. You also…
The History of the Chimney Sweep
“Chim Chimney, Chim Chimney, Chim Chim Cher-ee!” These iconic song lyrics call to mind the quintessential chimney sweep Bert featured in the musical Mary Poppins. As long as there have been chimneys, the ash and soot they leave behind after a fire has needed to be cleared away. Chimneys build up creosote which can restrict…
Don’t Try DIY: Why You Should Hire a Chimney Sweep This Spring
The weather is warming, spring is coming, and your chimney most likely needs a cleaning! After burning wood all winter, your fireplace or wood stove will be ready for a spring cleaning. It is recommended that you clean your chimney once a year, and spring time is a great time to prepare for the next…
Choosing the Proper Firewood
The fireplace should be a focal point of your home. In times past, before technology invaded the living room, the hearth was where everything happened. The fireplace was used to cook, for light and, most importantly, to warm the home. The practice of cutting firewood was an affair that lasted all summer and for some,…
Curl Up in Front of the Fire With These Books
Keep the fires burning, that is what we always say. There is nothing that compares to the ambiance of a roaring fire on a cold winter night, with the glow creating the perfect light for reading. That being said, reading by the fire is best done when your chimney is clean and Chimney Care Plus…
Pre-Fire Inspections for Your Chimney
The Maryland winter cold is just beginning to seep in, that miserable biting chill that seems to drip off of the trees in the still mornings. The time to use your fireplace is quickly approaching, but is it ready? How do you know if your fireplace, flue and chimney are ready for use? The only…
The Cold Is Coming, Time for a Chimney Cleaning!
The writing’s on the wall and the weather is changing. Let me reiterate that again, it is soon going to be really cold. Cold enough that my crystal ball broke last year. If you have lived in Frederick for more than 45 minutes, you know that it can get colder than the arctic in less…
The Best Never Rest
We have all been there, there is that one thing about your house that drives you nuts. It is usually something that is not obvious everyday, like your front door or something. It is something that you only see every once in awhile, and never seem to remember until it is too late. That could…
Welcome to Our Blog!
Welcome to Chimney Care Plus! We appreciate the visit to our virtual space! Feel free to look around and take advantage of our specials. We pride ourselves on being much more than chimney sweeps; we offer almost every chimney related service imaginable. From cleaning to installation, Chimney Care Plus is the finest wood stove and…
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