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Chimney Care Tips & Advice from Bob's Chimney
Get expert chimney tips from Bob’s Chimney. We share simple advice on inspections, sweeps, and repairs to help homeowners across MA, RI, and CT keep their chimneys safe all year round.
A chimney can look fine from the ground while developing serious problems in its masonry, flue, crown, or flashing. If…September 2, 2026
A chimney can deteriorate gradually without causing an obvious problem inside your home. Years of moisture exposure, freezing temperatures, heat…August 26, 2026
A fireplace can be a comfortable part of a Taunton home, especially during colder months. But before lighting a fire,…August 19, 2026
A crack in your chimney may seem like a minor masonry issue, but it can sometimes indicate deeper deterioration. Bricks…August 19, 2026
Chimney flashing plays an important role in protecting your home from water damage. It creates a seal where the chimney…August 14, 2026
- If you have a fireplace or wood-burning stove, you may wonder whether scheduling a chimney inspection every year is really…
August 14, 2026
Most homeowners look at their chimney and see solid brick, so they assume nothing can go wrong up there. The…June 26, 2026
Your chimney is an important part of your home. It safely carries smoke, heat, and gases outside. When it works…June 15, 2026
Water has a way of finding the smallest gap in a building, and the chimney flashing is one of the…May 25, 2026
If you own a building with a working fireplace or heating flue, the time you book your chimney cleaning makes…May 12, 2026