As the crisp air settles over the Pittsburgh area and holiday shoppers gather at The Mall at Robinson, the cheerful scene glows with twinkling Christmas tree lights and the joyous melody of jingling bells—what a Read more

Chimneys, often misunderstood, are, in fact, complex structures. Beyond the seemingly simple exterior of bricks and mortar, they comprise of more than a dozen components. This vessel, with a smoke chamber resembling an inverted funnel, Read more

On many winter nights, families in Westmoreland County and Greater Pittsburgh enjoy the cozy atmosphere of a traditional fire-burning experience. However, if your fireplace appears worn or outdated, there are several affordable choices to enhance Read more

  Like a scene out of a Norman Rockwell painting, millions of Pennsylvanians will gather at grandma’s house in the Hill District, Mount Lebanon, and around Greater Pittsburgh for a cozy Thanksgiving with the alluring Read more

Halloween is creeping up on us, which makes any spooky noise trigger thoughts of hauntings, ghouls, ghosts and witches. Have you heard spooky sounds coming from your chimney? Could something spooky be lurking behind the Read more

With blizzards in the winter, rainy weather in the spring, and hot and humid summers, chimney damage is a common issue for Pennsylvanians in Latrobe and Greater Pittsburgh. While some damage may be minor, like Read more

Western Pennsylvania’s wet and snowy winters and humid summers can significantly damage chimney structures. These damages can lead to severe issues, including leaks, cracks, and masonry deterioration, requiring repairs and component replacements. To prevent potential Read more

Many folks from West Virginia to western Pennsylvania use wood-burning stoves as their primary home heating source. While it’s an affordable and eco-friendly fuel source, it also requires regular cleaning of the ash pile. However, Read more

Is there a strange smell lingering in your home? Do you need to cover your nose when you walk past the fireplace? When burning a fire, your chimney expels the smoke and fumes from your Read more

Ah, the fireplace. The snapping sound of crackling flames, a blanket of warmth that calms the chilly air. Both gas and wood-burning fireplaces bring that coveted coziness to your indoor or outdoor living space, but Read more