by Cliff Slagle | Sep 30, 2025 | Chimney Inspections
In Kendallville, we don’t just enjoy fireplaces for the warmth…they’re part of how we get through long Indiana winters. But before you light the first log, it’s worth asking: Is my chimney ready to handle another season safely? That’s where Old Smokey’s Chimney...
by Cliff Slagle | Dec 15, 2019 | Heating Options
If you have ever lived in the Northern regions of the United States, you know that having an appliance to heat your home is a necessity. Here in northern Indiana, northern Ohio, or mid-Michigan region especially, temperatures can get well below zero, and living...
by Cliff Slagle | Nov 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Your fireplace offers you comfort and warmth. However, you must be careful to remember that your fireplace is an appliance and, like any other appliance, it needs proper care and maintenance to operate safely. If your fireplace is not maintained properly it can lead...
by Cliff Slagle | Aug 14, 2019 | Chimney Inspections
It’s hard to believe that summer is almost coming to an end and soon it will be time for decorating pumpkins, raking leaves, and watching the trees change to their autumn foliage. Fall also brings cooler weather, which means it will soon be time for cuddling around...
by Cliff Slagle | May 31, 2019 | Masonry
There are a lot of issues that can arise when you own a masonry fireplace and chimney. This is is especially true if your chimney system in older. Masonry chimneys are constructed to withstand a lot of abuse. This makes sense when you consider that your chimney has to...
