by Dennis Lamb | Apr 20, 2013 | Fireplace Maintenance
Even outdoors around a campfire, no one wants to be downwind of the smoke it puts off. It is more likely a survival instinct than watery eyes that causes all of us to keep moving as the wind shifts. Smoke, especially from wood, can impart a nice flavor to food but...
by Dennis Lamb | Jan 14, 2013 | Fireplace Maintenance
We love our fireplaces in the winter but in order for the fireplace to work properly every season, there are some maintenance tasks as well as things to avoid doing. It is not uncommon for people to start fires the wrong way or burn things that should not be put into...
by Dennis Lamb | Oct 8, 2012 | Chimney Information
Creosote is a term that every homeowner with a fireplace should know. If one were to look up inside of their chimney, they would likely see creosote buildup, at least if it has not been cleaned in some time. That nasty, black, tar-like goo that is starting to buildup...
