Fireplace
19 Fireplace Safety Tips
On a chilly autumn night, there’s nothing like a crackling fire in the fireplace. While fireplaces are designed to provide comfort, warmth and relaxation, if they’re not maintained properly, they also can lead to damaging residential fires. In fact, from 2008 to 2010, over 56% of residential fires were the result of fires from chimneys…
Read MoreWhat is a Chimney Liner?
A chimney liner is an important safety feature within your home’s chimney. It covers the rough interior of the chimney, creating a smooth passageway that carries the smoke and other combustion products up the chimney and out of your house. A chimney liner: Keeps your chimney from overheating. When high heat transfers to the masonry…
Read MoreTop 5 Causes of Chimney Leaks
With the rainy spring weather we’ve been having, have you heard or seen water dripping down your fireplace? Or, maybe you’ve seen a water spot on the ceiling or wall by your fireplace? These are warning signs of a possible chimney leak that can cause serious damage to your home. The top five reasons for a chimney leak…
Read MoreGet Your Chimney Ready For The Winter Months
Many house fires are caused and can be linked back to your fireplace. There are many ways that you can help eliminate the risk of a house fire and make sure that your fireplace is ready for the cooler seasons. First you will want to hire a chimney sweep. Your chimney needs to be cleaned…
Read MoreWhat Is That Smell?
Have you ever been entertaining friends in your home or enjoying a quiet evening with your family and all of a sudden you get a whiff of an unpleasant odor but can’t pin point where it is coming from? Have you checked your fireplace? An odor can begin to build up for various reasons in…
Read MoreWhat Is Creosote and How To Prevent It
What is creosote really? Creosote is nothing more than unburned wood energy that condensates on the inner chimney surface. The more you use your fireplace soot and creosote begins to coat and solidify on the surface and if not removed the layer grows deep enough to provide another fuel source for the fire. If any…
Read MoreTips To Make Your Fireplace Eco-friendly
A fire blazing in the fire place always helps to create a warm and homey feel. Not only that but it helps to take away the chill on those long cold nights. While sitting in front of your fireplace have you ever wondered about the effects that a fire can have? The smoke from your…
Read MoreHow To Clean Brick Fireplaces
If you have a natural fireplace you may have noticed how the exterior bricks begin to darken the more you use your fireplace. It can cause your fireplace to look black and stained. This is natural if you build fires often but if taken care of properly and early enough the stains will not be…
Read MoreIs Smoke A Problem?
Is smoke a problem when you use your fireplace? There are many reasons why your fireplace can smoke and many of these reasons are easily fixed. One reason is that the damper may not be opening all the way. If this is the case call a professional and have them check and repair or replace…
Read MoreHow To Make Your Fireplace More Efficient
Even though Spring is here you may still be using your fireplace to take the chill of, roast marshmallows, or to set the tone for a relaxing evening. Whatever your reasoning you are going to want your fireplace working at maximum levels. There are some things that you can do to improve the performance of…
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