by Dennis Lamb | Jan 12, 2016 | Fireplace Information, Fireplace Inserts
If your older traditional masonry fireplace has not been heating your home as well as it should, you may be considering options to make some improvements. Unfortunately, older fireplaces just are not very efficient as a lot of its heat escapes out of the chimney, and...
by Dennis Lamb | Oct 29, 2015 | Fireplace Information
With so many options available, choosing firewood is not as easy as it may seem. Knowing which types are the best to burn can help you tremendously when you are shopping for your wood fuel supply. At The Mad Hatter, our customers regularly ask our staff for...
by Dennis Lamb | Feb 14, 2015 | Fireplace Information
As a parent, you will do just about anything to protect your children from hurting themselves. However, it can be a challenge to keep young kids away from the dangerously hot glass in front of gas fireplaces. Fortunately, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission...
by Dennis Lamb | Jan 23, 2014 | Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Fireplace Information, Fireplace Maintenance
With homeownership comes great responsibility. If something breaks, you can either fix it yourself or find someone with the requisite skill set to do the work for you. Cracks and/or overall deterioration in your firebox will, more than likely, fall into the latter...
