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...
Have you a decent wood supply for the winter? It might be that you have quite a bit of wood, but it isn’t burning well. What is the problem? Many homeowners struggle through winter after winter with difficult fires and dwindling wood supplies before realizing they’re...
At this time of the year, homeowners are looking for two things: warmth and holiday spirit. You can have both and have them easily and affordable when you choose an insert. There are a variety of options to choose from and your fireplace can be an investment, in your...
Part of preparing your chimney for winter is making sure it is safe and has all the maintenance and care it needs before burning season. You may find there are old or damaged parts, or you may find that an upgrade could improve its function. Whatever the reason, if...
The time is now for necessary maintenance that will protect your home and family this winter. For your car, you may buy snow tires. You may winterize the windows of your house. If you have a chimney, you should also have your system inspected to determine if there are...
