Manufactured Fireplace Replacement Cost in North Carolina
Replacing a prefabricated fireplace in NC is a structural and mechanical reconstruction, not a box swap. Here is what a code-compliant…
The Complete Guide to Chimney Caps for North Carolina Homes
For North Carolina homeowners, choosing the right chimney cap can protect your home from weather damage, wildlife intrusion, and costly…
Educational Videos from Chimneys Plus
A free educational video from Chimneys Plus discussing the differences between a freestanding woodstove, a fireplace insert, and a normal…
Thriving Through These Tough Times
Thank you for the privilege of serving you over the last 30 years. Thank you for allowing me and my people to come into your homes to help…
Gutter Maintenance and Repair Guide While We’re Home
Most homeowners don’t know this but your home’s gutter system is one of the most important parts of preserving the safety and peace of mind…
Chimney Masonry Maintenance Guide
Are your home's roof and chimney flashed correctly? Making sure that your home is watertight is critical to keeping it safe from the…
Do I Need Gutters Around My House?
Are your home's roof and chimney flashed correctly? Making sure that your home is watertight is critical to keeping it safe from the…
Roof and Chimney Flashing: Is Your Home Watertight?
Are your home's roof and chimney flashed correctly? Making sure that your home is watertight is critical to keeping it safe from the…
Greetings From Charlie
Honesty, Excellence, Teamwork, and a Servant Heart are at the core of Chimneys Plus. We couldn’t be more proud and energized by the…
The 3 Pillars of a Complete Rainwater System For Your Home
What is your home’s biggest enemy? Water. Yea, that is a big statement to make but it's true…
Waterproofing Masonry Chimneys – Learn How to Prevent Chimney Leaks or Identify a Leaking Chimney
This time of year, during the winter, most of us are using our fireplaces. Some of the fireplaces have masonry chimneys, which are built of…
Gas Logs 101: Direct Vent Gas Inserts, Vented Gas Logs, & Unvented Gas Logs
Roof leaks are one of those home maintenance issues that most homeowners aren’t prepared for until it’s too late and they are staring down…
The Scoop on Gutter Guards: What Works & What Doesn’t?
Roof leaks are one of those home maintenance issues that most homeowners aren’t prepared for until it’s too late and they are staring down…
Roof Leak Investigations: 3 Unexpected Causes of Roof Leaks
Roof leaks are one of those home maintenance issues that most homeowners aren’t prepared for until it’s too late and they are staring down…
Understanding the Ends of Your Roof: Fascia and Soffit
As hurricane season comes upon us, our North Carolina community begins to look up towards the tops of their homes to examine its condition.…
What Are Seamless Gutters and How Can They Increase Your Home’s Equity
Check out our free 'How to Start Your Gas Fireplace' Manual. We'll walk you through some quick, high-level steps to help you get your gas…
Starting a Gas Fireplace: A How-To About Your Owner’s Manual, Pilot Lights, & Your Enjoyment
Check out our free 'How to Start Your Gas Fireplace' Manual. We'll walk you through some quick, high-level steps to help you get your gas…
See How Our Triangle Community Is Changing The World
Our community is vibrantly connected to other people around the world and there is evidence that the connection is changing lives. See how…
How Nature Can Impact Your Chimney and Gutters
We love our homes, but let’s be honest, the longer you own your home, the more upkeep it needs. Learn how to keep your chimney and gutters…
Greetings From Charlie
Thank you for the privilege of serving you over the last 30 years. Thank you for allowing me and my people to come into your homes to help…
Never Clean Your Gutters: Pros & Cons of Gutter Guards
Gutter guards can make never having to clean your gutters a reality. They are a major part of keeping your gutters working perfectly.…
Signs Your Gutters Are Not Working Properly
It’s that time of the year. Spring rains have fallen, trees are budding and flowers are blooming. All of these are adding stress to your…
How to Store Wood for a Long Lasting Fire
Charlie's Secrets for Having an Easy to Light and Lively Wood Fire.
Turn On Your Fireplace With The Push of a Button
Today’s 21st-century fireplace puts a premium on convenience with all your settings accessible at the push of a button. Many of our remotes…
How To Get Your Fireplace To Produce More Heat
There are two ways that we can feel the heat coming off our efficient fireplaces: The first is radiant (infrared) heat that flows through…
Your Fireplace as an Alternate Heat & Light Source
The world is getting more and more complicated and can seem more vulnerable to energy disruption. Ice storms and power outages creating…
Improve the Look of Your Living Room
Improving the interior design of a living room may include having a new fireplace look. With modern technology, the fireplace can take on…
Fire Safety Tips
With cooler weather arriving many of us will be using our fireplaces, woodstoves, and space heaters more in the coming days. Be sure that…
How Modern Fireplaces Limit Environmental Impact
Wasting energy is becoming less and less acceptable. Over the last decades, there’s been a growing awareness of how our present energy use…
How to create warmth from your fireplace
Efficient heat distribution and balance creates an even feeling of ‘warmth’. Without this, a battle between ‘too hot, too cold’ ensues,…
How to Make Your Room Cozy
On chilly, dreary weekends or cold, rainy nights, having a “cozy” room to escape to is very relaxing and easy on the energy budget. Rooms…
How to Renew Comfort in Your Home
We rarely need the whole house warm. We have favorite common areas of our house that we want comfortable. Turning the fireplace area into…