by Anastasia Ridgeway | Dec 1, 2016 | Blog
It’s that time of year again! Stores are putting out decorations, festive music is being played, and people everywhere are planning out their Christmas gatherings. If you really want to get into the spirit this year, there are a various ways to implement new...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Oct 26, 2016 | Blog
Fall is finally here, and winter is just around the corner! This year, make the most out of your fireplace by using the right hearth accessories. At Mason’s Hearth Shop, we sell a wide variety of quality hearth accessories. This is to make your burning experience...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Oct 24, 2016 | Blog
Temperatures are beginning to drop and holidays will soon be upon us! During this season, it’s easy to forget the regular care and maintenance that your chimney and fireplace require. Once snow falls, cozying up to a crackling fire makes every evening a perfect...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Jul 8, 2014 | Blog, Chimney Maintenance
Three Ways Negligence Ruins Your Chimney There are reasons why the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends you have your chimney professionally swept and inspected every year, and three reasons that neglect can ruin your chimney concern you and your...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Jun 30, 2014 | Blog, Chimney Maintenance
While this stinky smell may not draw bugs and animals like trash and other things, chimney odor can be brutal to your nose. You can spray all the air fresheners you can find and light candles for days, but sometimes nothing will take away the smell. If you sense...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Feb 7, 2014 | Blog, Chimney Maintenance, fire safety
Fuel, heat and oxygen make up what is called the “fire triangle.” If any one of these elements out of balance, there will be performance issues…and even more important, there will be increased risk of harm.