Many homeowners are no longer fretting over the fireplace now that winter is over. You may want to forget about the fireplace, but making sure it’s in tip-top shape may save you money this summer. On average, many homeowners may pay up to 3x more on utilities than...
When you experience a chimney leak, it can be a huge frustration. It can cost you lots of time and money to find and repair it, while also putting your family and home in danger. If you catch chimney damage before it leads to a leak, this will help you avoid lots more...
Spring is the time of year that you’re likely closing out your chimney for the off-season. Not many homeowners choose to leave the fireplace open throughout summer, and for good reason. Closed doors and dampers keep drafts, debris, odors, and animals out. It should...
Imagine having your family crowded into the living room or den for dinner. You’re enjoying a movie, board games, or just coffee and conversation. Suddenly, an odor permeates your space, overpowering the smell of coffee, buttery popcorn, and even the air freshener. The...
By this time in the year, you’ve likely collected quite a bit of fireplace ash. The average family burns 2+ cords of firewood each burn season, and this creates bucketloads of ashes to deal with throughout the year. You may have been using your ashes this winter to...
Your fireplace has been working so hard all winter long, bringing you lots of warmth and comfort. However, now that the temperatures are warming up and the weather is milder, it’s time to give back to your fireplace and chimney with a sweeping. You can give back to...
Your clothes dryer can be an asset to any home and family. These appliances will last a decade when installed and used properly. Failing to keep them maintained properly can lead to dangerous and devastating fires and will shorten the life of the unit. The Dirty Dryer...
Your chimney vents your fire during winter, but it works year-round to keep water and weather out too. The parts of the chimney that work to keep water out are the most important and need to be maintained properly to keep working. When it falls into disrepair or takes...
You can bring warmth and comfort into your home this winter by investing in a fire appliance. At The Mad Hatter, we see customers looking to upgrade to new, more efficient units or looking to add a new fireplace all throughout the winter. Whatever your reason, we have...
Chimney fires can occur at anytime, especially when a fire is burning in a fire appliance or fireplace. Oftentimes a fire may occur inside your chimney, and the homeowner won’t even realize it. The noises of a regular fire in the firebox may actually be a fire in the...
