by A Step In Time Maryland, LLC | Feb 5, 2021 | Cleaning & Repair
Having a fireplace in your home is wonderful. However, it also comes with a bit of work. It is important to make sure that you keep your chimney properly maintained to avoid the risk of a fire occurring. Another important thing that you have to think about when you...
by A Step In Time Maryland, LLC | Jan 6, 2021 | Chimney Cleaning
Owning a fireplace offers a great way to keep your home warm throughout those long winter months. However, when you have a fireplace in your home, there are some important things that you are going to have to do in order to keep it in the best working order. Keeping...
by A Step In Time Maryland, LLC | Dec 4, 2020 | Chimney Sweeps
When looking for a wood burning stove the top two options are cast iron and steel bodied. If you are looking at high quality iron and steel stoves, and use the stove the way that the manufacturers recommend, it doesn’t really matter which one that you choose....
by A Step In Time Maryland, LLC | Dec 4, 2020 | Chimney Inspection
The chimney is an exposed area of a home, which is why it is important to make sure that it is built correctly and will last. The most common type of brick to use to build a chimney are calcium silicate or clay bricks. If clay bricks are used the resilience of the...
by A Step In Time Maryland, LLC | Nov 29, 2020 | Cleaning & Repair
Most homeowners do not even realize how complex a chimney really is. Understanding the anatomy of a chimney can help you identify potential problems much easier. First, there is the damper, this is what seals off the flue of the chimney when it is not being used. This...
