A new year is upon us, and with it will come four seasons worth of weather than can affect your chimney. Winter snow and cold weather, spring rain showers, and summer humidity can all affect your chimney’s life and performance. By maintaining your chimney system...
Do you depend on firewood for heat or for the ambiance of a crackling fireplace? I so, you are probably moving through your wood pile this January. Sometimes it’s difficult to gauge the amount of wood you might use during a season. However, it’s important to...
Whether you’re a proud new homeowner with a new fireplace or a seasoned fireplace operator, it’s a good idea to review fireplace safety tips. Proper fireplace operation keeps your fire at the highest level of efficiency and safety. Proper Fuel is Top-Priority Choosing...
Part of the fun of the holiday season is the holiday decorating! Some families begin in mid-November, just in time for Thanksgiving. Others wait until closer to Christmas to begin decorating. When you have a fireplace, it can be part of your holiday decorations. Many...
The holidays are a time of family gatherings, traditions, festivities, and more. For decades the fireplace has been a focal point of most holiday gatherings. There are even television channels that provide families with an imitation holiday fire! There is nothing like...