While your fireplace and stove are taking the chill out of your bones, your chimney is working hard to remove the smoke and fumes from your living space. Its ingenious design enables the open flue Read more

From the tallest Gothic spires to the idyllic brick and stone masonry chimneys, the Greater Pittsburgh area is steeped in tradition. And with the arrival of the brisk fall weather and colorful foliage, the desire Read more

Lithium-ion batteries, commonly found in smartphones and tablets, are now prohibited from being carried in checked luggage on all domestic and international flights, following new regulations from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This decision Read more

In Pittsburgh, where wood-burning fireplaces and stoves are part of the winter experience, maintaining the chimney is paramount. However, snowy and below-freezing winters and warm summers with over 150 days of rainfall annually mixed in Read more

There is an old saying that describes spring in Pittsburgh, “In like a lion, and out like a lamb.” That’s because although spring has begun, it still feels like winter. Then, like a rabbit popping Read more

Pennsylvanians know that winter weather can be harsh, especially for homes with a chimney. The heavy snowfall, icy conditions, and frigid temperatures can wreak havoc on the masonry, and one particularly vulnerable area is 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

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, Read more