As 2020 comes to a close, we wanted to thank all the fans of the fireplace for keeping your chimney and fireplace clean, safe and fun with Superior Chimney. We appreciate your comments and responses to our numerous articles including: … Continue reading
Do I Really Need to Clean the Chimney…Again?
The air conditioner cover is on, the furnace filter has been changed…now what am I forgetting? Ah, that’s right. Get the chimney sweep done. Do I really need to sweep the chimney this year? I use a gas fireplace. I … Continue reading
No Short Cuts When It Comes to a Wood Burning Fireplace
There’s nothing more beautiful, warm and inviting than a wood burning fireplace. It’s frequently featured in family pictures and is often the center of attention in a home. That’s because a wood burning fireplace is special. Some enjoy watching the … Continue reading
That’s Not the Smell of Turkey – Where’s the Smoke?
Yesterday, I went to a friend’s house for a ‘dry run’ for Thanksgiving Day. I have never participated in a dry run, so this was new. A ‘dry run’ is more about process and timing and not necessarily taste testing … Continue reading
Getting to Know Some of Your Service Technicians at Superior Chimney
This past week, I went out just about every day with a couple of our crews on service calls. The purpose was to shoot some videos in order to bring to you a bit of “what you can expect” from … Continue reading
The Holiday of Once
Once a year we celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving with friends and family. We get to eat these special dishes only once as year as it takes hours to prepare. The drive to the family feast is long with traffic, … Continue reading
Eavesdropping on a Conversation Has Become Your Gain
Standing in the self-checkout line, I do what we all do…listen to conversations going on around us. Sometimes it’s worth staying tuned-in, like yesterday. A person standing in back of me waiting in line decided to make a call. It … Continue reading
Spring Chimney Use
Here we go again, more rain and cooler temperatures. That’s what is predicted for the next few days…at least. How to handle the cooler temperatures? Bring on the fireplace. As the chill loomed in the house yesterday and everyone was … Continue reading
