Wood burning fireplaces are a great way to bring heat, warmth, and ambiance into your home. However, nothing can ruin your ability to enjoy your fireplace more than smoking issues. When you have issues such as smoke blowing back into your home or a lingering smoky...
Fireplaces make a wonderful addition to any home or room. In addition to providing warmth and heat, they also create a beautiful focal point and a place for family and friends to gather. Unfortunately, many fireplaces in older homes – and even some in newer homes that...
As the temperatures drop, many families retreat indoors to escape the harsh winter weather. And while some homeowners take steps to protect their fireplaces and chimneys against the cold, many do not realize that all masonry structures can be damaged by the cold, ice,...
When Kevin Russell, the founder and owner of New Buck Chimney Services, isn’t working to keep the chimney and dryer vent systems of his Shreveport customers working safely and efficiently, he can often be found with his nine horses. In his free time, Kevin also...
One of the major causes of chimney deterioration is water damage. Moisture can wreak havoc on all parts of the chimney and fireplace system, causing bricks and mortar to crumble and metal parts and pieces to rust. However, nearly all water entry can be prevented...
