What is making my chimney smell?

“Smell” is one of those odd words in English. Your chimney obviously can’t smell in the way that your dog can sniff out fascinating scents. But your chimney can indeed smell in the sense of giving off unpleasant odors. We suspect you already knew that. Let Old...

Chimney Caps Keep Wildlife Out

You know how a sign that says “WET PAINT” often has the opposite of the intended effect? After you see the sign, you want to touch the wet paint. You almost can’t help yourself. It’s human nature. We wonder if a sign at the top of your chimney that said “ANIMALS: KEEP...

April Showers Bring Chimney Damage

If April showers bring May flowers, what do they do to masonry chimneys? Whatever month the rain comes down, it poses a threat to your chimney. Old Smokey’s Fireplace & Chimney is familiar with the onslaughts of seasonal meteorological assaults on your chimney....