Chimneys have heated our homes for centuries, and for good reason, they’re both aesthetically appealing, as well as an efficient heating source. Chimneys don’t require much care, only needing to be cleaned every so often depending on your usage. At Town and Country Chimney, we’ve been providing both home and business owners with our chimney cleaning services for years. If […]

Building a fire in the fireplace or wood stove for the first time each year signals the changing seasons, and the excitement of the holidays just around the corner.  But before you light that first fire, there are some things you need to do to ensure your safety and the safety of your family. Inspection By carefully inspecting your chimney […]

With the temperatures beginning to drop here on the east coast it’s tempting to build that first fire in the fireplace for some extra warmth, glow, and ambiance in your home. But before you build that first fire, it is essential to make sure your chimney is clean and clear. Not maintaining a clean chimney can be dangerous for your […]

With fall coming and cooler temperatures slowly making there way to Maryland you may be starting to think about crackling fires on cool fall and winter nights. But before you build that first fire, it’s important that you check and clean your chimney first. It may be tempting to clean your chimney yourself, but it is more complicated than you […]

While summer may not be over just yet, it’s a good time to start considering a Maryland chimney relining service. As temps start to cool off, you’ll wish your chimney was 100% ready for the season. One major part of your chimney that’s extremely important to keep in top working condition is your chimney liner. Chimneys, well at least the […]

The chimney is an often-neglected part of the home that many homeowners do not realize needs proper care and maintenance to be safe and efficient. The inside of your chimney should be regularly inspected and cleaned, but what about the outside? The exterior of your chimney is exposed to the elements daily and should be cared for and treated just […]

If your home has a fireplace or wood-burning stove, it has a chimney that carries smoke from the fire to the outside of your house. Did you know that regular chimney sweeping is necessary to ensure safe wood burning inside your home? Let’s take a look at some FAQs about how chimney sweeping works! What is the chimney sweeping process? […]

In order to ensure that your chimney is in the best condition, it is important to have it regularly cleaned. This keeps the inside of your home safe from smoke, chemicals, and other contaminants that fire produces, and promotes safe wood-burning during the colder seasons. Why does my chimney need regular cleaning? Creosote is a harmful chemical that builds up […]

Have you ever stopped to notice the contraption that sits atop the chimney on houses with fireplaces or wood stoves? You’ve probably seen them before, but do you know what they’re really there for? These cage-like contraptions are called chimney caps and they are a necessary piece of hardware for any chimney! What does a chimney cap do? The primary […]

Creosote is a dangerous, carbon-based chemical that is formed when wood or fossil fuels are burned. If you have a wood-burning stove or fireplace in your home, chances are there is buildup of this chemical in your chimney. Let’s take a more in-depth look at creosote and how to handle it! What are the causes and dangers of creosote? Burning […]