How do I know if my chimney is safe to use?

• <div><p>One of the best ways to know your chimney is good to go on any given night is to simply look up into your flue with a flashlight. If you see a thick buildup of creosote—a shiny, dark substance that looks like tar—it’s best to have your fireplace professionally cleaned before you go ahead with the burn. Additionally, having your fireplace professionally inspected once per year can also help increase your peace of mind and keep your family and your home safe.</p></div>

Is it worth capping a chimney?

• <div><p>Yes, it’s worth capping a chimney. Here are several <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-reasons-install-chimney-cap.htm">reasons to install a chimney cap</a>:</p><ul><li><p>Keep out rain, snow, wildlife, and other debris</p></li><li><p>Help prevent chimney fires</p></li><li><p>Reduce your chimney’s exposure to moisture</p></li><li><p>Maintain your chimney flue liner</p></li><li><p>Help reduce energy bills by helping regulate your home’s temperature</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Are electric stoves safer than gas stoves?

• <div><p>Yes. Not only do gas stoves present the risk of a gas leak, but cooking with gas produces twice as much harmful particulate matter. According to Columbia University’s Climate School, gas stoves can also release formaldehyde, a known human carcinogen, and carbon monoxide, which can be toxic in high concentrations.</p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2024
Andrew was amazing! Not only did he offer a great quote but he also completed fabulous workmanship. I hired Andrew to install my dryer after buying my house and he very carefully mapped everything out and even taught me a few things along the way.
Spotted Dog Home Improvements, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2024
Excellent and timely communication. Work is meticulous and thorough. Our heat pumps are as clean as the day they were installed. Already set a reminder to contact next July for annual service. Two neighbors also hired after our great experience.
Sawyer Heatpump Services
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Reviewed in August 2024
Arrived on time. Got old furnace removed and new one installed. Tested perfect. Service with a smile. Thank you so much.
Lone Wolf Energy, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
I got this project started in plenty of time to have it complete before Christmas day, when my family was arriving from out of state. Two+ weeks after someone was already out to measure the tub, they called me to say they needed to come back to measure because they were not sure between two...
Bath Fitter
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Reviewed in June 2023
Did an installation of a 48 amp EV charger. The were punctual, arrived when they said the would. Professional, introduced themselves, told me the scope of the work they would be doing. Had to cut a small section if drywall to run some cable to charger location. The cut the drywall in such a way...
MJS Electrical Services LLC
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Reviewed in January 2023
Fantastic experience! They had to remove a 20 year old cedar shake roof, haul away that mess, and installed a beautiful standing seam roof. When done, my yard looked cleaner than before they started! The crew were respectful of property, polite, happy to answer questions, and tireless workers....
North American Roofs
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Reviewed in May 2022
This project was great from beginning to end. Communication was always immediate, the estimate was fair and very competitive, and the work performed was superb. The materials they used, the highest quality. I knew what components to be looking for and they used them. No shortcuts anywhere along...
ROOFS OVER VERMONT
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Reviewed in February 2022
Also replaced my bath tub. Came on time and did both installs neatly and timely. At reasonable price.
Michael J. Belanger Plumbing and Heating
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Reviewed in October 2021
Jim has done an outstanding top notch job on our 100 year old house that he installed 9 custom windows, Jim did the window trim in and out We very highly recommend Creative Home Designs 1 / Jim Dougherty for your homes needs! D Williams.
Creative Home Designs 1
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Reviewed in March 2021
They weren't able address part of my project which included fixing a bulkhead wall, and masonry. I wanted to have it all addressed project by project and discovered that there was more damage to one of the walls that needed fixing. As they weren't concrete 'masons', they wouldn't be able to...
Northern Basement Systems
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Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts

Yes, it is generally safe to have a fire pit on a deck, but you must adhere to building codes and take several safety precautions. For both built-in and freestanding models, you must use a heat-resistant barrier, such as a fire pit pad or heat shield, between the pit and the deck. Additionally, consider the weight of the fire pit and ensure your deck can structurally support it, reinforcing it if necessary. The fire pit must also be positioned a safe distance from your house, particularly from materials like vinyl siding, to prevent heat damage.

No material is genuinely fireproof, so there’s no genuinely fireproof safe. Any material would break down if exposed to a hot enough temperature for long enough. That said, safes can withstand certain house fires. Manufacturers use the term “fireproof” synonymously with “fire resistant.”

One of the best ways to know your chimney is good to go on any given night is to simply look up into your flue with a flashlight. If you see a thick buildup of creosote—a shiny, dark substance that looks like tar—it’s best to have your fireplace professionally cleaned before you go ahead with the burn. Additionally, having your fireplace professionally inspected once per year can also help increase your peace of mind and keep your family and your home safe.

Yes, it’s worth capping a chimney. Here are several reasons to install a chimney cap:

Keep out rain, snow, wildlife, and other debris
Help prevent chimney fires
Reduce your chimney’s exposure to moisture
Maintain your chimney flue liner
Help reduce energy bills by helping regulate your home’s temperature

Yes. Not only do gas stoves present the risk of a gas leak, but cooking with gas produces twice as much harmful particulate matter. According to Columbia University’s Climate School, gas stoves can also release formaldehyde, a known human carcinogen, and carbon monoxide, which can be toxic in high concentrations.

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