CHIMNEY SWEEPS: History & Customs
Posted by Karen Duke on 10/8/2020 to
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Did you know that it's good luck to see a chimney sweep on your wedding day, and most especially to shake his hand or be kissed by him? Many chimney sweeps today are still invited to weddings to help assure a good start to a happy marriage. Learn more about chimney sweeps' history and how lucky they are! 
Fireplace EARLY BUY PROGRAM
Posted by on 4/22/2020 to
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Amongst many other products, the Coronavirus will result in a shortage of fireplaces for this upcoming season. To encourage you to be ready by purchasing early this year, we've come together with our suppliers to offer special sale pricing to move your purchase to the off season.
Chimney Escape from Libby Prison
Posted by Jenny Ashcraft on 9/18/2019 to
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Learn all about how 109 Union soldiers escaped from Richmond's Libby Prison during the Civil War Annual Gas Hearth Appliance Tune-Up
Posted by Karen Duke on 3/19/2019 to
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Did you know that about 99% of gas fireplace service problems can be avoided by simply having your gas hearth appliance cleaned and tuned up?.
Like other appliances, a simple cleaning and tune-up will keep your fireplace burning brightly and operating at peak efficiency. Gas logs, gas fireplaces and gas inserts share many common components which should be checked annually and cleaned as needed.
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Design a Custom Gas Fire Pit
Posted by Karen Duke on 2/12/2019 to
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While a gas fire bowl or gas fire urn may be perfect for your outdoor space, sometimes you want a custom design that fits your space. Here's how you plan and implement it
How to Hire a Chimney Sweep
Posted by Karen Duke on 8/30/2018 to
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We don't hire out as chimney sweeps any more, so here's some advice on how to find the right company to take care of your chimney cleaning.
Looking for a Chimney Sweep?
Posted by Karen Duke on 11/3/2017 to
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Here's our highest recommendation for a chimney sweep in the Richmond, VA area.
Victorian Housemaids and their Fireplace Duties
Posted by Karen Duke on 3/22/2017 to
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Before central heating, all rooms were warmed with a fireplace or, in the latter part of the Victorian era, with wood or coal stoves. So who kept all those fires going?
Cleaning Soot Stains From Brick
Posted by Karen Duke on 10/17/2016 to
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How to clean soot stains from brick (and how to prevent that soot from happening again!)