fire safety Archives - Mason's Chimney Service

Reduce Fire Hazards This Winter

by Anastasia Ridgeway | Jan 19, 2017 | fire safety

The holidays are wrapping up, but winter is still here. As you tear down decorations and get back to your normal routine, you’ll adjust to continuously dropping temperatures. So, now you will want to take some time to ensure your home is safe from potential...

Fire Safety Tips

by Anastasia Ridgeway | Jun 7, 2016 | fire safety

While fireplaces can add warmth and beauty to your home, their use needs to be treated with care and caution. By learning how to safely operate your fireplace, you can ensure that the whole family can enjoy sitting together in front of the fire – without...

Fire Safety Tips for Operating Your Fireplace or Heating Stove

by Anastasia Ridgeway | Jan 11, 2016 | fire safety

A fireplace or stove is the perfect way to add both warmth and ambiance to your home. However, to maximize your enjoyment of your heating appliance it is important to know how to operate it safely. The following fire safety tips can help keep you and your family safe...

Firebox Restoration

by Anastasia Ridgeway | Jun 9, 2014 | fire safety, Fireplace Information, Fireplace Maintenance

If you own your home long enough and actually make use of your fireplace on a regular basis, you will eventually have to have your firebox repaired or replaced; this could be the result of simple wear and tear or because of something more serious. Regardless of the...

Jet-Black Chimney? That’s Creosote

by Anastasia Ridgeway | May 28, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, fire safety

What is sticky, highly flammable, and makes your chimney jet-black? Creosote. This may be an unfamiliar term for many homeowners, but you will soon learn that creosote is merely a more severe form of soot. However, this fancy-sounding substance should not be taken...

Dryer Vent Safety

by Anastasia Ridgeway | May 13, 2014 | Dryer Vent Information, fire safety

Homeowners don’t usually pay attention to dryer vents. What they don’t know is that neglecting these vents can cause destruction of your property and compromise the the safety of your loved ones. Here’s what you need to know about dryer vents and...