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‘Twas the night before old Hallows Eve in Buffalo’s West Village neighborhood. You are sitting in the living room of a 19th-century Gothic Revival home, enjoying a cozy fire, when you suddenly hear weird noises in your chimney. The rattling, banging, whistling, and even howling sounds make you wonder if your chimney is haunted. Well, Read more

The leaves are turning orange, the air is getting crisp, and the smell of pumpkin bread baking in the oven fills the air. It’s fall in Western New York! So, ‘tis the season to start thinking about fireplace. Here are some fall fireplace maintenance & Tips to help you. Whether you have a wood-burning or Read more

While it’s true there are more efficient ways to heat your home, nothing beats the ambiance of a wood-burning fireplace. And even if you rely solely on the fireplace as a secondary heat source, we want to help you get the most out of it. Below are our top tips to help ensure your fireplace Read more

Here in Rochester, we get a lot of rain and snow. It can put a lot of stress on your chimney crown, especially when snow accumulates on top of your chimney. When the crown has cracks or other damage, water can seep into your chimney and cause extensive damage to the interior masonry walls and Read more

Your chimney is critical to your home’s venting system, helping safely and efficiently remove smoke and exhaust from your wood or gas-burning fireplace. However, the extreme weather conditions we experience, from freezing winters to humid summers, are taking a toll on your chimney, leading to water leaks for homeowners in Niagara Falls, Rochester, and western Read more

Here in the Greater Buffalo and Rochester, NY area, we know a thing or two about cold weather and the lake-effect snow that blankets rooftops. And when temperatures drop, many of us light our fireplaces and stoves to stay warm. However, starting a fire without a chimney inspection can be dangerous. Since the season’s first Read more

With the colder months just around the corner, fires will be a cozy part of your days again. But, as you burn more in your household fireplace, you may notice an increase in smells. Of course, with an increase in fires, you’ll smell smoke during and just after, but when it lingers it may be Read more

Chimneys are familiar in downtown Buffalo, Webster, and Western New York. During the frigid winter months, the billowing smoke atop the stacks rises high in the sky as the smoke and fumes vent safely from fireplaces and stoves. While fireplaces are a common source of warmth, chimneys can also be a source of problems when Read more

Fireplaces add a certain amount of charm and appeal in the wintertime. Not much can beat cozying up by the fireplace with friends and family members. But that charm doesn’t take a timeout during the summertime. From decoration options to necessary upkeep, your fireplace deserves your attention year-round. Let’s take a look at some of Read more

During the summer, many homeowners in Buffalo, Rochester, and Western New York often wonder what to do with their fireplaces. While fireplaces are often synonymous with snuggling up to a sparkling fire on a cold winter night, there are plenty of exciting and creative ways to transform your fireplace into a captivating focal point over Read more