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Creosote Buildup Explained (What It Is & How To Prevent And Get Rid)

In Chimneys by James O'KellyJuly 27, 2020Leave a Comment

Creosote is one of a number of unwanted byproducts that can be released from the burning of firewood. In many cases creosote production can be kept to a minimum by …

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11 Quick Ways To Help Improve The Draw On Your Open Fireplace

In Chimneys, Indoor Fireplaces, Wood Burning Fireplaces by James O'KellyApril 5, 2020Leave a Comment

Insufficient draw on a fireplace from a chimney can lead to a number of issues when having a fire, including not being able to start the fire without it going …

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How To Warm Up A Chimney Flue

In Chimneys, Indoor Fireplaces, Wood Burning Fireplaces by James O'KellyApril 4, 2020Leave a Comment

Cold air trapped within a chimney can lead to a fire in an open fireplace that keeps going out as a result of poor draft. Warming up the air within …

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7 Reasons Why Your Wood Stove Isn’t Drawing (And How To Increase It)

In Chimneys, Indoor Fireplaces, Multi Fuel Stoves, Wood Burning Stoves by James O'KellyJanuary 29, 2020Leave a Comment

A wood burning stove needs sufficient draw to ensure continuous airflow through the stove in order for the fire to keep burning through the wood. A wood burning stove that …

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Parts Of A Fireplace & Chimney Explained (With Diagrams And Real Pictures)

In Chimneys, Indoor Fireplaces, Wood Burning Fireplaces by James O'KellyNovember 7, 20192 Comments

Fireplaces come in different sizes, shapes and designs, and so I’ve put together this fireplace components guide to explain the different parts of a fireplace and chimney that can be …

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Fireplace Dampers (Everything You Need To Know)

In Chimneys, Indoor Fireplaces, Wood Burning Fireplaces, Wood Burning Stoves by James O'KellySeptember 26, 2019Leave a Comment

What Is A Fireplace Damper? A fireplace damper is a device that can be manually opened or closed with the purpose of allowing gases and other byproducts from a fireplace …

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Here’s How Often Your Chimney Needs Sweeping (And Why)

In Chimneys, Indoor Fireplaces by James O'KellyJuly 13, 2019Leave a Comment

Using your fireplace regularly can quickly start to make your chimney dirty with soot, ash, and other small particles from the fires, and can mean your chimney often needs sweeping. …

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