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...
All spring and summer you may not have given your fireplace a second thought, but now as temperatures drop, it’s time to think about chimney maintenance. In order for your fireplace to work well and your chimney to work efficiently, all the parts should be properly...
Clothes dryer fires are quite common in the U.S.--too common, and 100 percent preventable. These fires most often occur during the winter and during the night. Homeowners never notice a problem because they’re sleeping soundly and that means more damage and even loss...
If your chimney system and fireplace is not ready for burn season, you may be stuck needing services during our fall rush! The Fall Rush is the time between October and January, in which our chimney professionals are busy with installations, repairs, and emergency...
It may still be August, and you may not be ready to crank up a fireplace yet, but you will soon need your fireplace when the cold strikes. As September gets closer, you may be thinking about your firewood supply and how you are going to keep warm this winter! Whether...
Your chimney is the largest system in your home, and the condition of it affects your entire home. Chimney damage can bring down the efficiency of your system and cause an increase in utility cost. It also increase your fire risk, and can lead to other issues and...
If you haven’t thought about your chimney this summer, maybe you should! Summer is the best time to complete many chimney services, including sweeps, inspections, repairs, and installations. Schedule your chimney services during the summer months while your chimney is...
