Our Wisdom from the Hearth blog is dedicated to providing consumers with information to make the best decisions as it relates to the safety and efficiency of the chimneys in their homes. Our year-around work on the blog page is an extension of National Chimney Safety Week, which was first observed in 1978 to bring … More 7 days to promote safety

Practice makes perfect. It’s an old adage, but for a reason. When a professional has logged significant hours in his or her field, you are more likely to enjoy more efficient and effective service, no matter the issue. That’s why ongoing professional training and development for chimney sweeps and associated professionals is an important part … More Class work to keep your chimney clean

Keeping a chimney clean means a lot more than just using dry firewood.  If you use a wood stove to heat your home more than once a week, you should really get yourself an EPA certified stove. Most EPA certified stoves emit an average of around three to four grams of particulates per hour, compared … More Your chimney deserves a clean stove

Bird enthusiasts nationwide will participate in A Swift Night Out 2012, Sept. 7-9, in an effort to help preserve the population of U.S. Chimney Swifts, a threatened bird species that – you guessed it – makes its summer homes in the country’s chimneys each year. The chief goal of the event is to count the … More A Swift Check of Your Chimney is Important Before the Season’s First Fire