Do you leave the damper open when burning a creosote log?

• <div><p>Yes, you need to leave your chimney damper open when burning a creosote log so that smoke and other debris doesn’t waft into your house as it’s burning. You’ll need to make sure your damper is fully open, even when the log continues to smoke, until it’s completely out and cold. </p></div>

Can you use a fireplace after the insert is removed?

• <div><p>In some cases, you can use a fireplace once the insert has been removed. However, before burning a fire, you must have a professional inspect it and the chimney to make sure they're functioning properly and no damage has occurred from removing the insert. That’s because using a fireplace without an insert could create fire hazards due to issues with airflow and heat dispersion, depending on the fireplace design and material. A professional can advise on whether you should make certain repairs or modifications before using your fireplace as an open hearth.</p></div>

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Last update on May 28, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
Henderson and Sons remodeled my house from front to back. His services included drywall replacement and repair, painting. He then repainted the whole home. Afterwards new wood and carpet flooring was installed throughout the home. This companies work was beyond my expectations. My home...
Henderson and Sons Home Improvements
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Reviewed in April 2025
Not as well as expected. They charged a lot and the plumber did not reconnect the water line the way it was originally installed.
Coolray Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical
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Reviewed in July 2023
Miguel came out to my house to deliver a piece of furniture I was purchasing from him and ended up becoming our friend and HVAC hero! Totally â off the clockâ and unexpectedly, Miguel offered to check out our AC unit that weâ d been told was â broken beyond repairâ by another local...
Appliance Duos
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Reviewed in March 2023
Top notch service . Very professional and reliable. Installed shrubs beautifully 100% sucess. Will use this service again in a heartbeat.
Maxwell Land Management, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
This guy installed sprinkler system in June 2021. He did not have locate service done and cit my internet line 2x and the main water supply to my house. He couldnt fix it and it cost over 350 to a plumber which he did not reduce the cost or reimburse me. I called him to report zone 4 l3 had low...
MDCG Metropolitan Design
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Reviewed in November 2020
It was terrible. The owner Michael could to provide a certificate of liability nor a w-9. His workers were very unprofessional. These individuals were simply pulled together to get the job. They really did not know anything about professional painting.They painted door trims with the wrong paint...
DNR Paint
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Reviewed in October 2020
The wrong shower tile was installed, the exhaust fan/light was not installed and not left at the job site, grab bar was not installed as requested, work site was left a mess. When concerns were voiced to the owner he stated "That's how we always do it" and that my disappointment was a list of...
R&S Quality LLC
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Reviewed in January 2020
Totally professional operation. Showed up on time, estimate was exact, tile installation was flawless. Cleaned up before and after. My highest recommendation.
Greg Vaughn Tile, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2019
Jon and Ansel was quick and knowledgeable about the cameras we had purchased that the installed for us. Ansel was polite to a defensive neighbor who encroached on him during the installation process. Jon made recommendations to install 6 of our 8 cameras for ample coverage.
Future2000 Technologies, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2019
We had excellent service from both Tony, the owner and the two installers, Tito and Elvis. Both worked efficiently and non-stop. We're selling our home and due to the buyer's VA home inspection, we had a list of items for repair: Installed range receptacle flush in wall, installed gfis in...
In Phaze Electric, Inc.
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Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts

Yes, you need to leave your chimney damper open when burning a creosote log so that smoke and other debris doesn’t waft into your house as it’s burning. You’ll need to make sure your damper is fully open, even when the log continues to smoke, until it’s completely out and cold.

In some cases, you can use a fireplace once the insert has been removed. However, before burning a fire, you must have a professional inspect it and the chimney to make sure they're functioning properly and no damage has occurred from removing the insert. That’s because using a fireplace without an insert could create fire hazards due to issues with airflow and heat dispersion, depending on the fireplace design and material. A professional can advise on whether you should make certain repairs or modifications before using your fireplace as an open hearth.

Regular inspections, using dry wood, and installing chimney caps help maintain efficiency and safety.

Wiring a light switch wrong can cause a fire if the incorrect wiring causes arcing, meaning the current jumps uncontrolled from one conductor to another. Loose wires or worn wires that are not repaired or replaced can cause arcing. If you’re not 100% sure you can do the job safely, don’t attempt to wire a light switch on your own.

Grounding is a great first step to prevent electrical shock, but you can take it further with GFCI outlets and AFCIs (arc fault circuit interrupters). In particular, AFCIs help protect against the type of electrical arcs that cause fires, like if a mouse chews on a wire or your laptop starts overheating at the wall. These are required in some areas of your home.

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