As the summer months progress, heating a home is the last thing on most minds, but it may be a good idea to start chimney maintenance now in order to get the most effective heat from your wood-burning fireplace during the winter. A few tips that will help you maintain a clean, high-functioning, and safe wood-burning fireplace and chimney are: Professionally clean your fireplace and chimney to decrease creosote build up, inspect the chimney cap and repair if broken- this will keep out unwanted animals, debris and rain. Experts also advise installing a stainless-steel chimney liner and fireproof glass doors for extra safety. More here
