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Creosote removal in Worcester MA

The Danger of Excess Creosote in Your Chimney

When chimneys catch on fire, it’s almost always because the creosote inside them has ignited. Horizon Chimney Services of Franklin, MA, would like to share some helpful information about: What creosote is How it ends...

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Fireplace upgrade in Newton, MA.

Historic Fireplace Upgrades & Changeouts

Older fireplaces, particularly those in historic homes, add a lovely, traditional touch to a room, but they can also pose a danger to the house and the people who live in it. Horizon Chimney Services...

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Chimney sweeping Worcester MA

New Year’s Resolution: Schedule Your Annual Chimney Inspection

What’s your New Year’s resolution going to be for 2026? Lose weight? Get organized? Finish that novel you’ve been putting off? Whatever it is, it’s probably not getting your chimney inspected. We get it; chimney...

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Electric fireplace Shrewsbury, MA

Horizon New Year, New Fireplace

The imminent arrival of the new year means making resolutions. Most people resolve to do things like lose weight or finally write that novel. What people rarely think about is resolving to do home upgrades,...

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Gas fireplace in Shrewsbury, MA

Reasons to Upgrade Before the Holidays

Many homeowners in western MA and Rhode Island enjoy the traditional ambiance of a fire burning in the fireplace to get in the festive holiday spirit. Since an open masonry hearth is an inefficient heat...

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Feng shui in Worcester, MA

Feng Shui for Smoky Chimneys: Rearranging Hearths to Improve Airflow and Energy

Homeowners enjoy the warmth of their fireplaces. However, an airflow disruption can lead to an imbalance and a smoky chimney. This harmonious imbalance not only disrupts positive energy in the room but also negatively impacts...

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Holiday wood fireplace in cDover,MA

Chimney & Fireplace Safety Tips For The Holidays

As winter approaches in historic Providence, Rhode Island, the third-most-populous city in New England, and in nearby Bristol County, Massachusetts, residents are busy preparing for the holidays. It is a region brimming with colonial and...

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Wood fireplace in Millis, MA

Thanksgiving Prep: Don’t Forget About The Chimney

Thanksgiving is just a few days away, but cooler weather has already arrived in the Metro West (MA) and Providence Triangle (RI) areas, sparking the desire to ignite the fireplace. But while you’re shopping for...

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Fireplace safety in Cumberland, RI.

National Fire Prevention Week

It’s National Fire Prevention Week, and this year, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the leading authority on fire safety codes, has introduced the theme “Charge Into Fire Safety” for 2025. This campaign, running from...

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Chimney liner in Smithfield, RI.

Understanding Chimney Liner Safety

The safety of New England homeowners’ wood-burning fireplaces and heating appliances during the region’s cold winters is heavily reliant on the chimney liner. A compromised chimney liner, such as one with cracks, significantly increases the...

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