For centuries, fireplaces have been the focal point for warmth and comfort in homes worldwide. No matter what year it is, lounging around a warm and cozy fire on a winter night is an unrivaled feeling that transcends generations. While… Read More
Archive for the ‘Fireplaces’ Category
The Benefits of Using a Fireplace this Winter
Now that the holidays are here, the weather is about to get significantly colder. Although fireplaces are no longer as commonplace as they used to be, they were present in about 40% of homes built in 2018. For those of… Read More
Keeping Cold Air Out of Your Fireplace
Now is the time of year when most homeowners appreciate a working fireplace. A roaring fire keeps you warm through the cold winter weather. But what if it’s doing the opposite? You may have noticed a significant draft of cold… Read More
Preventing Fireplace Drafts
A fireplace is meant to help keep your home warm and comfortable, but drafts can prevent that from happening. It makes sense that a fireplace would have a draft as it helps draw the smoke and harmful particles out of… Read More
Tips for Childproofing Your Fireplace
Fireplaces are a great idea when you want to make your home a comfortable, welcoming place. However, there are special considerations that you need to make when you have pets or young children who might not understand fireplace safety. Beyond… Read More
Tips for Childproofing Your Fireplace
Fireplaces are a beautiful way to add warmth and ambiance to your home, but only if they are properly maintained and everyone in your family is safe. While many people understand the importance of babyproofing their fireplaces and chimneys, they… Read More
Preparing Your Fireplace for Summer
Welcome to summer! We passed the unofficial first day of summer last week and kids are getting ready to get out of school soon. The odds are good that the state of your fireplace is probably the furthest thing from… Read More
Tips for Increasing Fireplace Efficiency
In front of the fireplace is one of the best places to relax at the end of a long day or on a chilly winter night. However, without proper chimney maintenance and chimney sweeping, it can be unsafe to start… Read More
Fixing a Smoking Fireplace
A typical complaint homeowners make about their fireplaces is that the smoke doesn’t travel up the chimney as it should. Instead, they find that the smoke goes into their home. Fortunately, chimney professionals know how to fix a smoking fireplace… Read More
How to Properly Light a Fire in Your Fireplace
With winter upon us, lighting up the fireplace and getting cozy indoors becomes a key component of wintertime habits for everyone. Knowing how to handle your fireplace properly is important with temperatures dropping. If you have a wood-burning fireplace, you’ll… Read More