by Cliff Slagle | Jun 26, 2017 | Chimney Information
We’re willing to bet that your dream house would feature an attractive and functional fireplace and chimney. We would go so far as to say if you are building a new house or renovating the one you have, reviewing chimney designs plays a key role. Placing a chimney in...
by Cliff Slagle | May 25, 2017 | Chimney Odor
“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...
by Cliff Slagle | May 11, 2017 | Chimney Caps
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...
by Cliff Slagle | Apr 27, 2017 | Fireplace firebrick patterns
Although the practical attributes of a brick fireplace are always worthy of a conversation — and that’s what blogging is, conversing — the decorative features are equally worthy of discussion. “Decorative” is not quite the right word. We’re really talking about the...
by Cliff Slagle | Apr 17, 2017 | Chimney Leaks
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....