Winter is just around the corner, so now is the perfect time to stock up on firewood for the burning season. Selecting the right firewood will help your wood burning fireplace or stove burn cleaner...
A fireplace insert is an ideal solution for homeowners looking to improve the efficiency of their fireplace and to give their hearth a fresh, new look. An insert will help your heating efficiency & it...
Tough times can call for extra care when considering expenses and many homeowners have decided to take on some DIY projects, repairs, and maintenance to save money. While spending money is a major concern for...
The chimney is often the most neglected system in the whole home. Homeowners rarely give it the attention that it desperately needs despite the fact that it must perform properly in order to be safe...
Many homeowners question whether or not it’s necessary to install a chimney cap. Even though relatively inexpensive to buy and easy to install, this little piece of metal atop your chimney can actually save you...
Chimney fires are extremely dangerous and can result in thousands of dollars of property damage and even death if they spread to the structure of the home. With over 25,000 chimney fires in the country...
While your chimney is a complex system with a detailed anatomy, there is one component every homeowner should understand; the chimney liner. The liner is actually a very crucial part of every chimney, but what...
In a properly working fireplace and chimney system, all combustion products & gases will be displaced up the chimney and out into the atmosphere, leaving no traces of smoke in your home. There are times,...
A fireplace is usually the focal point of a room, no matter the season. There are things you can do to make it a harmonizing part of the room, even when winter is over. Decorate...