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Every now and then, we hear stories from people who would love to put their fireplace to use more often. From bad drafting to smoke back-up to poor heat output and more issues, countless of these problems occur to make the fire experience less than enjoyable. If this sounds all too familiar, then it’s time... Read more

Back in October of 1871, the Great Chicago Fire destroyed thousands of homes, left a huge portion of the city homeless, and took the lives of hundreds. This devastating damage serves as a reminder of how important fire safety and education truly is, which is why in 1925, Fire Prevention Week became a national observance... Read more

Do you love having a fireplace, but are sick of all the maintenance involved with it? Anyone who owns a wood-burning appliance knows what we mean… These units offer an undeniable ambiance and a classic atmosphere to your living room, but they also require a lot of work! Between scooping ash, hauling logs, and building... Read more

If you hear a cheep, cheep, cheep coming from your chimney flue, chances are you’re ready to figure out just what type of bird is in there and how you can get it out fast. When birds set up camp in your chimney, their squeaking can get old pretty quickly, and you definitely won’t be... Read more

At A-1 Chimney Specialist we’re well known throughout Tullahoma and its surrounding areas for our long list of chimney and fireplace services. We take pride in providing homes with stronger structures and safer living spaces, and we look forward to serving our customers, both old and new, for many more years to come. That being... Read more