As the temperatures across Arizona go down, many of us look to light up our fireplaces. Here are some timely tips to think about before you strike that first match or crank up the gas. Perhaps the ...

Cooler evenings and the smells of autumn inspire many of us to seek alternative heat sources in the home. One such choice is to build a wood burning fire in the fireplace. But the National Fire ...

The Guys get a lot of emails about fireplaces, wood-burning stoves and chimneys this time of year. We love fireplaces. The Outside Guy is a stone and brick mason who built many of the “real” ...

Are you excited to get a fireplace to warm your home and add elegance to your space? Our team at Black Hat Chimney & Fireplace, Inc. is always ready to answer questions and provide you with the ...

Where to start with chimneys? Probably here: A chimney is not just an elongated window, not just a portal from inside to outside with deep, brick sills. A chimney, in fact, is a machine for generating ...

It’s that time of year when you might be thinking of starting your first indoor fire – if you haven’t already gotten your fireplace or wood-burning stove going. I happen to have two wood-burning ...

Key Points Fireplaces may smoke due to issues with the damper, flue blockages, drafts, or air pressure fluctuations.Have your fireplace serviced once a year by a professional chimney sweep to avoid ...

Our house has a family room that is primarily walled by double-pane windows. It also has an old-fashioned, open-hearth brick fireplace that goes floor to ceiling. The brickwork extends to the outside ...

Q. We live in a historic home (over a hundred years old), but the chimney is estimated to have been built in the 1920's. It is on an exterior (north) wall and is about 40 feet tall. When we bought the ...