Remodeling — Why you should leave your old fireplace and upgrade
An outdated fireplace really affects the looks and feel of your home. If you’re not using your fireplace, repairs really just feels unnecessary. But if you’re looking to remodel your home, you shouldn’t get rid of your old fireplace! Fireplaces are one of the top 3...
Don’t put Christmas stockings on your mantel when you have a fire
Stockings hanging along a fireplace mantel is iconic. But if you planing to hang stockings by the fireplace this holiday season, you should be careful to reconsider it. They can pose as a fire hazard in your home. Here are some helpful tips to keep your hearth safe...
Cold Air in Your Fireplace
Your fireplace should be a source of warmth and comfort. Unfortunately, some fireplaces have the opposite effect. Some fireplaces actually cool portions of your home, especially if you don't have a proper damper. This allows warm air to travel up and out of your home,...
High-efficiency Fireplace Options
For homeowners who love to see a roaring fire burning in an open fireplace, the sad truth is that traditional wood-burning fireplaces do little to add heat to your home. In fact, open-hearth fireplaces send an estimated 90 percent of the fire’s heat up your chimney,...
Do Not Burn These Materials in Your Fireplace
With a fire roaring in your fireplace, it can be tempting to throw in the odd bit of paper or cardboard box, to use free or surplus wood to fuel the fire or to cook over the open fireplace. Before you toss something other than typical fireplace fuel on the flames,...
The Anatomy of Your Fireplace
Have you ever wondered what goes in inside your fireplace? Fireplaces rely on the simple technology of air being drawn in from your home to feed the fire and then rising up and out of your chimney thanks to the heat generated by the fire. But to keep the air drawing...
How to Open and Close Your Fireplace Damper
If you have a new fireplace, you might be wondering how — and when — to open and close your fireplace damper. It’s a simple technology, but it does take some know how to properly utilize your damper, and there are various types of dampers with different types of...
The Importance of a Level 2 Chimney Inspection before Installing a New Unit or Gas Logs
If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your hearth appliance, fall is the perfect time to revamp your fireplace with a new insert or a set of gas logs. Before you move forward with a fireplace overhaul, there’s one important step you need to take: Having a...
Reasons for Bidding Scaffolding
It’s the construction that takes place before construction can begin: Scaffolding. Scaffolding is an integral part of many construction or renovation projects. Scaffolding is crucial for providing access to hard-to-reach, high-up areas. While scaffolding is an...
Swifts, racoons and squirrels — Oh, my!
It might not seem like it to you, but your chimney is an appealing location for animals. Birds, bats and many kinds of critters and pests have been known to find their way into chimneys. During the heat of the summer, chimneys provide a cool, shaded place. In the fall...
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