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the Fire in Your House
Short reads from the crew: what we find in Hill Country chimneys, what it costs, and what to do about it. No fear-selling.
Get the chimney inspected before the first cold front, not during it
What a chimney inspection covers, why the annual check exists, what creosote actually is, and why the calendar in the Hill Country makes October the wrong month to start looking for a sweep.
September 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Gas fireplace not lighting or smelling odd? What an annual gas fireplace service includes
Gas fireplaces need a yearly service too: burner, logs, pilot, glass and the vent. What goes wrong, what the service covers, and why the first cold evening is the wrong time to find out.
September 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Buying a home in the Hill Country: the chimney and vent check the inspector skips
A general home inspection notes that the fireplace exists. It does not go up the flue, check the crown or find where the dryer vent ends. What to check before closing, and what it costs when you do not.
September 12, 2026 · 4 min read
Burn ban season: what a county burn ban means for your fireplace, and what to do while you wait
Hill Country counties issue burn bans in dry years. What they cover, why a screened cap is not permission to burn, and why a ban is the best time to get the chimney fixed.
September 12, 2026 · 3 min read
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