If you have heard chirping or a fluttering, twittering sound coming from your fireplace this summer, you may have chimney swifts living above your damper. These small, cigar-shaped birds have nested in chimneys across Madison and the rest of Wisconsin for generations....
If you own a wood-burning fireplace, insert, or stove, then you’ve probably heard the word creosote mentioned before – maybe during a chimney inspection or while reading up on fireplace safety. But what exactly is creosote, and why does it get brought up...
Living in Cottage Grove, we all know that the transition from a brisk walk on the Glacial Drumlin State Trail to a cozy evening by the hearth is one of the best parts of a Wisconsin winter. However, maintaining that warmth requires more than just a good stack of...
When you own a home in DeForest, keeping your chimney in good condition is about more than just appearances… It’s about making sure your fireplace works as smoothly as possible all season long. At Hansen’s & Sons, we’ve been serving Dane County homeowners...
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