When it comes to home ownership, one thing that all owners fear is a fire. A destructive fire can cause the loss of valued possessions, loss of pets, or, as the very worst case scenario, loss of life. It almost doesn’t bear thinking about. However, to not think about...
Do you love sitting in front of a crackling fire on a cold winter night? There’s just nothing quite so cozy and comforting. However, how much of the heat from your fireplace actually heats your room? Also, how much is getting sucked up your chimney? Unfortunately,...
Labor Day is over, and many people see this as the official last weekend of summer. Time to put the camper away, can fruits, freeze veggies, and clean the windows. It’s important to make sure your fireplace is ready for winter as well. This way you’ll be able to stay...
Do you know why early chimneys were wider than their modern day counterparts? They needed to be wide enough for a chimney sweep to squeeze through. Many early chimneys weren’t made of brick and mortar, either. They were, in fact, made of wood lined with clay or of...
Soon autumn will be here and you’ll be doing all those great fall activities: raking leaves, going on hikes, and watching football games. State fairs are going on, and isn’t that food great? Not to mention, the kids are back in school and involved in lots of...
