In the Northeast, where we endure long, cold, and dreary winter days, many New Englanders experience what is commonly known as the “winter blues.” This condition, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), affects tens of millions of...

If you have a fireplace, you probably have a damper. And if you do, it’s a safe bet you rarely think about it. But this small metal component plays a huge role in safety, efficiency,...

If you own a brick home or building for long enough, you’re going to hear the term tuckpointing. For many property owners, it sounds technical and mysterious, but it’s not; tuckpointing is a valuable maintenance...

Have a hearth! Decorate your mantel for Valentine’s Day and call the CSIA-certified chimney sweeps at Horizon Chimney Services Inc. That way, you can more likely keep the fires in your life safely burning. Relationships...

When chimneys catch on fire, it’s almost always because the creosote inside them has ignited. Horizon Chimney Services of Franklin, MA, would like to share some helpful information about: What creosote is How it ends...

Older fireplaces, particularly those in historic homes, add a lovely, traditional touch to a room, but they can also pose a danger to the house and the people who live in it. Horizon Chimney Services...