by Derek Bell | Dec 23, 2023 | Outdoor Furnace
One of the first things you should ask yourself before investing in a new home appliance is how long can you expect it to hold up. No one wants to throw thousands of dollars at a product that will only break down in a year or two – especially on something as...
by Derek Bell | Dec 17, 2023 | Wood Stove Installation
It’s not hard to understand the appeal of a DIY home improvement project. You don’t have to deal with late construction workers, you get to work at your own pace, and you can keep an extra few dollars in your pocket. That said, while some tasks are easy to...
by Derek Bell | Dec 11, 2023 | Wood Stove Installation
Are you tired of looking at your old masonry fireplace, but you’re not sure how to spruce it up? Is your current fireplace too cold and drafty to keep your living space warm and cozy? Tearing down a fireplace and rebuilding it is an expensive and time-consuming...
by Derek Bell | Nov 26, 2023 | Gas Fireplace Repair
There’s a reason gas fireplaces are popular among homeowners – they’re efficient, can reduce heating expenses, and there’s no need to store firewood. Gas fireplaces are also much easier to maintain than traditional wood-burning setups. All that said,...
by Derek Bell | Nov 20, 2023 | Sealing Chimney
Given where we live, rain and snow are a fact of life. And with all that lovely precipitation, comes the chance of that water getting into your chimney system. If you’ve read some of our other blogs, you know that water and your chimney are not a match made in heaven....
by Derek Bell | Nov 13, 2023 | Chimney Chase Cover
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...
by Derek Bell | Oct 31, 2023 | Chimney Inspection
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...
by Derek Bell | Oct 21, 2023 | Chimney Leaks
If you’re asking yourself this question, or searching for the answer on the internet, we feel for you. Finding yourself with a chimney leak is no fun. The good news is that Ozark Stove and Chimney can get you taken care of and back in action in no time, with or...
by Derek Bell | Oct 11, 2023 | Chimney Inspection
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...
by Derek Bell | Sep 27, 2023 | Gas 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...
