Do you know if your firewood has been seasoned correctly? The difference between seasoned and unseasoned wood is moisture. Moisture does not burn, but instead...
If you are a homeowner with a chimney and/or fireplace, you may not realize when it is time to call a chimney sweep. Like many,...
It is not always obvious that your chimney needs repairs made. If you have noticed your chimney working less efficiently, it may be time to...
A warm, roaring fire in a fireplace is possible for all homeowners, not just those whose home was built with one. While masonry fireplaces and...
Many people that use a gas heating appliance (furnace, boiler, gas-water heater, etc.) do not realize that it still relies on the chimney to be...
Everyone has probably heard the one about the jolly, plump man in the red suit who somehow makes his way down every home’s chimney each...
Today kicks off National Chimney Safety Week headed by the Chimney Safety Institute of America, and it will run through October 6. This year is...
Lighting a fire in the middle of winter is one of the best ways to warm up. However, there are safety measures that must be...
When an animal is stuck in a chimney, it is anything but cute. In fact, it can be downright dangerous for you and for your...
