by Michael Schock | Aug 31, 2023 | Chimney Leaks
Are you anxiously awaiting the first time you get to light a fire this season? If so, you’re not alone. While we all enjoy summertime, there’s something especially cozy about a fire in the fall and winter. However, there’s also something to keep in mind: the...
by Michael Schock | Aug 31, 2023 | Chimney Maintenance
In the fireplace and chimney industry, there are several vital components that homeowners sometimes need to have serviced. This includes an annual sweep and inspection of their flue, ensuring that their liner is fully functioning, and inspecting other components such...
by Michael Schock | Aug 31, 2023 | Fireplace Safety
Our homes are our safe space. We want them to be comfortable, secure, and private. Your fireplace helps to promote that type of environment. However, it can also be a source of an unexpected invasion. What are we referring to? Animals. From birds to rodents, many...
by Michael Schock | Aug 31, 2023 | Fireplace
A fireplace is a special part of your home. It has functional benefits, helping to keep your home warm and lowering your natural gas costs. It also has aesthetic benefits, such as serving as a focal point for your room. With so many possibilities, there is no limit to...
by Michael Schock | Aug 31, 2023 | Fireplace Cleaning
Few of us want to admit it, but the end of summer is fast approaching. This means that the daylight will become shorter and the nighttime longer while the temperatures start cooling off with each passing day. However, that last one sometimes brings a smile to a...
by Michael Schock | Aug 31, 2023 | Chimney Inspection
Are you getting eager to start using your fireplace system once again? Soon, it’ll be time to sit cuddled up under a blanket, drinking your favorite beverage, and reading a good book while your fire burns brightly and warmly. However, before you get too caught up in...
by Michael Schock | Jan 21, 2023 | Award Winners
Advance Chimney Specialists is beyond thrilled and honored to have won the Torch Award, a prestigious honor given out by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for demonstrating exceptional commitment to ethical business practices and customer service. As a chimney and...
by Michael Schock | Dec 13, 2022 | Christmas Trees
After the presents are unwrapped and the decorations are taken down, you’ve got a tree to dispose of. If you enjoyed a live Christmas tree this season and are fortunate enough to have a wood-burning fireplace or stove in your home, burning your tree might seem like an...
by Michael Schock | Nov 16, 2022 | Fireplace Safety
As the holidays approach, you want to be thinking about the delights of family and home, creating cozy spaces to escape winter days, and gathering with friends – not home hazards. Yet, practicing good fireplace safety is a task for all seasons. And while it may...
by Michael Schock | Oct 17, 2022 | Witches Crook
Some chimneys out there have a slight bend built into them. Sometimes this bend is visible, but it is often built out of sight in the attic. This bend is known as a witches crook and, when homeowners discover them, they tend to have a lot of questions…...
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