Northern California is known for its majestic landscape including the country’s most beautiful forests, lakes, and Pacific coastline. Northern California is also known for its popular tourist cities, small-town vibes, and diverse population.

Winter has still got its grip on us across the U.S. No matter where you live, you’ve probably grown tired of the weather advisories, the snow, sleet, rain, and freezing temps. We have too!

The last thing any homeowner wants to hear is that they have a chimney leak. The worst time to hear it? During burn season. Water can wreck a masonry system, and it must be repaired immediately in order to prevent serious damage during freezing weather.

You might have noticed it during the busyness of summer, but now can’t help but wonder about the smell coming from the fireplace. Whether it is wafting out or is only noticeable with doors or dampers open, chimney odors are never a good thing.

August may mean school starting and fall coming, but there is still time left in summer. It is the best time for you to prepare your fireplace for winter. It’s not just about the right firewood, but also a safe and efficient chimney system.

When your chimney liner is damaged or inappropriate for your choice of fuel, there may be an easy fix. Broken and deteriorating liners can be fixed and relined with HeatShield®--and we can help.

There are many parts that make up a working chimney. If these parts are missing or damaged...your chimney may not be working properly. Many homeowners won't even know the chimney has a problem because much of the system is hidden from the untrained eye.

Your chimney system is made up of many parts, and all of them are important for proper and safe function. Your damper, which is traditionally located in the throat of the chimney can be impossible to see, and may cause problems that the homeowner doesn’t even notice.

Your chimney may be the most hard-working system in your house. Whenever a fire is burning, it is working. It keeps the family safe and house warm all by using many different parts.

It's October, and that means cooler weather, crackling fires, and festivities. When you're getting your fireplace ready for burn season, don't forget your chimney too.

If you're like most of Northern California, you are gearing up for winter weather. As fall leaves begin to turn, it is the best time to prepare for fire burning season, and you can get a jump start by scheduling your chimney sweep today.

When a fire burns, there are natural byproducts that flow up and out of your chimney system. Included among the smoke, microscopic particles, and water vapors, is soot and creosote.

Warm weather has arrived, and summer is around the corner. Children are out of school, so there are more bodies in the house.