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How Much Does a Gas Fireplace Cost in Lexington, KY?

Learn how to budget for a gas fireplace project in Lexington, KY. Understand the three cost components: fireplace selection, vent pipe, and installation labor.

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Fireplace lighter used to ignite a gas fireplace pilot light

How to Light Your Pilot Light

Step-by-step video guides for lighting the pilot on Natural Blaze, Slope Glaze, and EYF gas fireplace burners. Call Barnhill Chimney for help.

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Brion Barnhill of Barnhill Chimney featured on WTVQ discussing fire safety tips

Barnhill on WTVQ Talking About Fire Safety

Brion Barnhill of Barnhill Chimney joins Lexington firefighters on WTVQ to share professional advice on staying safe during fire season.

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Holiday decorations around a fireplace illustrating the importance of fire safety during the season

Holiday Fireplace and Chimney Safety Tips

Keep your family safe this holiday season with these fireplace and chimney safety tips from Barnhill Chimney in Lexington, KY.

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Cat sitting near a well-maintained fireplace in a cozy living room

How to Keep Your Fireplace in Great Shape

Practical fireplace maintenance tips for wood-burning, gas, and prefabricated fireplaces. Keep your chimney safe between professional inspections.

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Example of a chimney fire caused by creosote buildup inside a flue

How to Recognize a Chimney Fire

Learn how to identify fast-burning and slow-burning chimney fires. Know the warning signs and protect your home with tips from Barnhill Chimney.

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Squirrel near a chimney cap illustrating the need for squirrel-proof chimney protection

Preventing Squirrels in Your Chimney

Learn how to safely remove squirrels from your chimney and prevent future intrusions with chimney caps. Tips from Barnhill Chimney in Lexington, KY.

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Bats found underneath a chimney chase cover during a spring inspection

Spring Is a Great Time to Get Your Chimney Swept

Don't wait until fall to schedule your chimney inspection. Spring sweeping prevents animal invasions, water damage, and gets you ahead of the rush.

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Chimney cap clogged with creosote buildup

What Is Creosote? Chimney Buildup Explained

Learn what creosote is, why it's dangerous, and how professional chimney sweeps remove it to keep your home safe. Tips from Barnhill Chimney in Lexington, KY.

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Beautiful living room with a fireplace as the central focal point

What Is the Center of Your Living Room?

Explore creative ways to make your fireplace the focal point of your living room. Design inspiration from Barnhill Chimney in Lexington, KY.

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Copper chimney flashing installed by Barnhill Chimney with a stainless steel chase cover

Chimney Flashing: What It Is and Why It Matters

Learn what chimney flashing is, how it prevents water leaks, and why Barnhill Chimney installs only copper flashing with a 15-year warranty.

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Warm fire burning in a fireplace, illustrating the relaxing health benefits of watching a fire

Staring Into a Fireplace Might Improve Your Health

Research from the University of Alabama shows that watching a fire can lower blood pressure. Learn about the health benefits of your fireplace.

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Brion Barnhill interviewed on WKYT about fireplace safety in Lexington, KY

WKYT Talks to Brion Barnhill About Fireplace Safety

WKYT's Megan James interviews Brion Barnhill about fireplace inspections, creosote removal, and keeping your home safe during fire season in Lexington, KY.

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