The arctic 2013-14 winter saw a soaring demand for utilities needed to combat the cold. There were even some record-setting days for use of electricity in the state. Unfortunately, along with increased demand came much...
A mistake homeowners often make is to neglect the chimney when preparing to sell their home. Getting a chimney inspection is actually a requirement prior to the sale or transfer of property, anyway, per the...
When you are choosing a fireplace or wood stove to build or install in your home, that is also the time to think about ensuring that venting will operate properly. Even the most exquisite fireplace...
What’s the next best thing to sitting by a cozy fire inside your home in winter? How about enjoying nice fires on cool nights year around with an outdoor fireplace? Using fire pits, ornate outdoor...
One of the most important reasons to have an annual chimney inspection is to be sure the chimney liner is in sound condition. When a flue has deteriorated and becomes damaged, the result is that...
If you have a fireplace in your home, there are two things you probably know: first, a fireplace is a pleasure to enjoy; and, second, a fireplace doesn’t provide a whole lot of heat to...
People who have fireplaces in their homes are usually aware that they need to be careful about preventing house fires. There are, however, some potential fire hazards in any home, even if it’s not a...
Many homeowners in the U.S. are finding creative new ways to cut costs and live on tighter budgets, but cutting out annual chimney inspections is not an expense that should be cut. Fireplaces are popular...
A masonry chimney can look beautiful and unscathed by weather conditions; all the while, it’s possible that the chimney flashing isn’t doing its job of keeping moisture out. Flashing is the sheet metal installed where...
