How Long Does a Chimney Chase Cover Last?

Just like houses and the families within them, each and every chimney is a little different and unique in its own special way. Sure, the functionality is always the same – to release the smoke and exhaust created during combustion and properly ventilate the home...

How Do You Check Inside a Chimney?

Who doesn’t love a cozy fire on a chilly evening? Being able to enjoy the warmth and ambiance of a glowing fire is something that most people enjoy, especially here in the Midwest. But what happens if your chimney is unsafe to use? The better question is, how would...

What Should I Inspect On a Chimney?

Who doesn’t love a good DIY project? Are you itching for your next one? Maybe you just learned that you need to have your home’s chimney system inspected each year and want to tackle it yourself. Well… let’s pump the brakes on that one for now, so we can help...

When Should I Replace My Gas Fireplace Logs?

We don’t know! There, I got your attention because that probably wasn’t the answer you were expecting. At Ozark Stove and Chimney, it’s not that we don’t know what we are talking about when it comes to gas fireplace services and,  specifically, gas fireplace logs (I...

Who Should Service My Gas Fireplace?

Gas fireplaces have become increasingly popular over the past few decades, especially once homeowners realize how easy they are to use, the different features they offer, and how realistic the flames appear compared to the earlier gas fireplace models. That said, when...

What Is the Best Way to Clean a Chimney?

If you’ve lived in the Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas area for at least one winter, then you sure know how great having a stove or fireplace is. Who doesn’t love a blazing fire on a chilly Sunday evening in late fall while watching the game? That said, you...

Can I Clean My Own Fireplace Chimney?

Alright, so you just got done binge watching the latest DIY show on HGTV and now you want to tackle cleaning your own chimney. Before you get in over your head, let’s pump the breaks a bit. Here at Ozark Stove and Chimney, we get a lot of calls from customers who...