Fire is a dangerous element, and even if your chimney and fireplace system seems to be working safely with no obvious or visible problems, you could still be in danger of fire hazards from issues that are hidden inside the chimney. This is why it is so important to...
To keep your fireplace and chimney working safely, you must keep up with some important chimney maintenance tasks. One of these tasks is an annual professional chimney sweeping, which is essential before you light the first fire of the year to get all of the creosote...
When you have a chimney system in your home, there are a lot of hearth industry terms that you end up getting to know pretty well, pretty quickly. There’s creosote — those troubling deposits that, left untended to, can create a fire hazard. There’s your chimney...
Chimney fires kill! When you’re sitting in front of a cozy fire, the last thing you’re likely to be thinking about is the condition of your chimney. However, if you don’t give it some thought before you light that next fire, your enjoyment may be very short-lived. ...
Choosing the Right Firewood Choosing the right firewood is important thing to consider for care and enjoyment of your fireplace. Not all woods are created equal so let’s look over important characteristics of firewood. The most important factor in choosing any wood to...
