by John Perdue | Dec 22, 2016 | Fireplace Maintenance
Is Santa Claus leaving a new fireplace under your tree this holiday season? If so, you should know how important it is to have this appliance professionally installed. Although you may feel that you will be saving money by installing your new fireplace yourself, you...
by John Perdue | Oct 27, 2015 | Fireplace Maintenance
How can you burn wood conveniently, efficiently, and safely? The answer lies with good quality firewood. But, how do you know exactly which types of wood to burn? At Ashbusters, we are frequently asked by our customers about this topic. To help you know the best type...
by John Perdue | Jun 17, 2014 | chimney maintenance, Chimney Sweeping, Fire Safety, Fireplace Maintenance
If you find yourself in the market for someone to handle all of your chimney maintenance needs, we want you to know that knowledge is power. Here are some questions you can ask your prospective chimney sweeps to ensure that you’re getting the right people for the...
by John Perdue | Dec 27, 2013 | Chimneys, Fire Safety, Fireplace Maintenance
A fireplace damper serves the same purpose as a window. When it’s open, the damper allows air to blow out of your house through the chimney. When the damper is closed, it keeps the warmed air inside your fireplace and house. It should be open when a fire is burning...
by John Perdue | Dec 11, 2013 | Chimney Sweeping, Chimneys, Fire Safety, Fireplace Maintenance, Fireplaces and Stoves, Gas Fireplaces
Kids all over are anxiously waiting to see if their Christmas lists will be fulfilled as the holiday nears and Santa makes his way into everyone’s home by squeezing down the chimney. The practical question is how does he keep his suit looking clean and fresh with all...
by John Perdue | Oct 23, 2013 | Chimney Sweeping, Chimneys, Fireplace Maintenance
When choosing a chimney sweep to clean your fireplace, a few requirements may cross your mind; the CSIA certification status of the prospective chimney sweeps may not be one of them. However, the CSIA recommends that people take a few steps when considering which...
