Chimney Safety Tips – Building and Burning a Safe Fire Enjoying a fire in the fireplace is a favorite family activity during the cold weather seasons. However, those cozy evenings can quickly turn to disaster if the fire is not built and burned safely. There are a few...
Fireplace Odors Fireplaces are supposed to be seen and felt, not smelled — and when everything in your chimney system is working correctly, that’ll be the case. If you’re noticing a musty, smoky or otherwise unpleasant odor coming from your...
Many homeowners love to have their fireplace as the centerpiece of their house, however, they are not always sure of proper practices to maintain the fireplace and chimney. Also, fireplace users are not always using the right kind of wood to burn, which over time can...
Cleaning Woodstove & Inspection It was not that long ago that all homes in the United States were heated with a wood stove. With a central location within a room can provide very efficient heat and warmth. Wood stoves today are very decorative and used and with a...
House fires are devastating and cannot only cause loss of personal property, but sometimes lives. If you have a chimney in your home, it is critical that you and your family are prepared in case of a fire. One thing you can do to minimize this risk, it to schedule...
Have you thought about your flue liner? Sara and Scott had just moved into their first home, and they were so excited! They loved the neighborhood, with quiet, tree-lined streets and the sort of smaller, quaint little homes that were commonly built after the Second...
