It is dangerous to use your fireplace without first getting a chimney inspection, especially for that first time in winter. Read more
When you are making yearly plans for household upkeep, remember that the reasons to budget for a chimney inspection are Read more
Chimney issues are not unusual, and, in fact, there are more than a few common chimney problems experienced by homeowners Read more
Chimney fires are more common than you may think. Of course, there are the huge kind that involve emergency vehicles Read more
A well-built masonry chimney will give you decades of safe, efficient service – if it was properly built and is Read more
Next to fire, water is probably the most dangerous element for your chimney – at least when it infiltrates the Read more
Sometimes all you need to ensure home safety is to know the right questions to ask, and when do you Read more
While you look forward to enjoying indoor flames when it’s cold out, preparing your fireplace for fall will ensure safety Read more
Not all the appliances we call “fireplaces” are the same, and neither are the fireplace repair and maintenance tasks required Read more
You can increase home safety and minimize chimney maintenance costs if you are careful not to ignore common signs of Read more
