Well the wood burning season is not quite over yet which means that we are not out of the woods when it comes to the risk of a chimney fire. The risk is there as long as you are burning wood in a fireplace or wood stove. The health of your chimney plays a very…
No matter which brush you choose, you should also purchase brush rods that will help you clean the chimney. Rods vary in length, and depending on the material, they can be either stiff or flexible. Examine your chimney and decide which type of rod will work best. I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and in this…
Hi, I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and it is the time of year again to start thinking about cleaning your chimney. Whether you are a frequent burner or an infrequent burner, cleaning your chimney is definitely something that you need to take care of. Today we are going to talk about how to clean your…
Cleaning your chimney from the top down with a brush and rod is the most commonly used method by DIY chimney cleaners. This type of cleaning method requires you to be on the roof of your home. This method will also result in the least amount of cleanup inside the house. The debris can be…
Cleaning a chimney yourself is a big task especially if it is your first time ever doing it. If you are anything like I am you want to be totally prepared before you begin the task! I like to be very knowledgeable of the task at hand and also have all of the necessary tools…
Keeping your family and home safe from the possibility of a chimney fire is the most important reason to properly clean and maintain your chimney system. Cleaning a home’s chimney is meant to remove soot, blockages, and creosote for a safer operation during the heating season. It only takes a matter of minutes for a…
Chimney cleaning and maintenance is a must! If chimney cleaning is not done properly it can lead to the total loss of a home. That is a loss that no one wants to feel. No matter if you have a wood burner, pellet stove, gas fireplace, or other appliance that exhausts through a chimney system…
No matter which brush you choose, you should also purchase brush rods that will help you clean the chimney. Rods vary in length, and depending on the material, they can be either stiff or flexible. Examine your chimney and decide which type of rod will work best. I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and in this…
Hello I am Melissa from NorthlineExpress and today I would like to talk to you about chimney maintenance during the burning season. The main reason for in season chimney maintenance is creosote buildup. While you can somewhat control the amount of creosote buildup, if you are burning wood it is inevitable. There are only two…