We’ve had ourselves a very cold winter and those stoves and fireplaces have worked overtime to keep us warm. All that extra use means more volatile deposits in the chimney to clean out. As winter winds down we are apporaching the ideal time to have your chimneys cleaned and safety...

Anyone who has ever wrestled with the average snap-lock stovepipe has had a list of ways they would improve the product to be more user friendly. At Jack’s Stove Shop, snap-lock stove pipe has been out of our product lineup for a couple years now. The ONLY reason we would have to...

We have THE CURE for that rusted out or drafty fireplace damper that is robbing your home of valuable heat and air conditioning costs. The innovative LOC-TOP top-sealing damper has been curing these problems for years. With a traditional damper, even when new they are not designed to offer an...

To remain safe from damage or loss of life resulting from fire, smoke inhalation or carbon monoxide poisoning it is CRITICAL that you not forget to maintain your chimney properly. So many factors come into play with chimneys. Your wood stove is ONLY ONE. Many people are under the assumption...

One of the most overlooked items on homes is a chimney cap although it is the least expensive preventive measure a homeowner can take against the elements and wildlife. Advantages of a chimney cap: A rain cap keeps out rain & snow – eliminating chimney liner saturation, frost, &...

Almost every time I discuss installation with a customer the question comes up whether or not a chimney liner is really necessary. I never try to sell anyone something they don’t need but a sound masonry lined chimney is not always adequate for a modern stove installation. Here are a few...