Winter prep

Chimcare articles about winter prep: straight answers from certified chimney sweeps and masons.

Articles tagged “Winter prep”

Fireplace Safety Tips for Winter: Essential Guidelines for a Warm and Secure Home

Winter fireplace safety: how to prevent fires and carbon monoxide, keep your chimney maintained, use screens and tools safely, and prepare for emergencies.

December 11, 20249 min read

Inspections & Safety

Fireplace Safety Tips for Families: Keeping Your Home Warm and Secure

Discover essential fireplace safety tips for families from Chimcare. Learn how to keep your home warm and secure while enjoying your fireplace. Expert advice for a…

May 7, 20246 min read

Seasonal Chimney Care

Preparing Your Chimney for Winter: Essential Maintenance Tips

Get your chimney winter-ready with essential maintenance tips from Chimcare. Learn how to prevent costly damage, ensure safety, and maximize efficiency for a cozy…

April 24, 20248 min read

Liners, Caps & Chimney Parts

Ways To Stop Cold Air From Coming Down Your Chimney

How do you stop cold air from coming down your chimney? If this is a recurring issue for your home, consider our tips to prevent this from happening.

November 10, 20223 min read

Seasonal Chimney Care

How To Prevent Snow and Ice Buildup in Your Chimney

With winter comes snow and ice, which can build up around or in your chimney. To prevent this from damaging the structure, you must protect it from water.

September 2, 20225 min read

Seasonal Chimney Care

Preparing Your Fireplace for the Winter Months

With the winter months quickly approaching, you might be preparing your fireplace for use. Get ahead of schedule and begin prepping your chimney today.

September 1, 20222 min read

Seasonal Chimney Care

Five Reasons to Call a Chimney Sweep Before Winter Hits the PNW

Winters in the Pacific Northwest can be brutal, and this one is sure to take its toll on you and your home — and even your chimney — if you don’t adequately prepare. To…

October 14, 20183 min read

Seasonal Chimney Care

Preparing Your Chimney for Fall and Winter

Chimcare can help you take the proper precautions to make sure your fireplace and chimney are in tip-top condition for the cold months ahead.

September 29, 20183 min read

Seasonal Chimney Care

Fall and Winter Chimney Safety Tips

Although the fireplace is a wonderful feature of your home, it can present certain dangers if you don't follow these safety tips.

November 27, 20173 min read

Seasonal Chimney Care

How Ice and Snow Affect Your Chimney, Plus Winter Chimney Care

Winter is here, and it's important to inspect and protect your chimney and other masonry from the harmful affects of moisture and cold.

October 24, 20173 min read

Fireplaces, Stoves & Inserts

Should You Compost Wood Ash?

With winter quickly approaching, homeowners are about to fire up their fireplaces for the long haul. One question remains: what to do with the wood ash?

September 30, 20152 min read