There is nothing quite like cozying up to a warm fireplace during the cold weather. But have you considered what kind of wood you should be burning in your fireplace? However, not all firewood produces the same results. You may… Read More
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How to Properly Store Firewood
Firewood needs to be appropriately stored for safety reasons. Stacking and storing your firewood will become important as you live in the home throughout the years. When you improperly store your firewood, you’ll likely end up with infestations, mold growth,… Read More
Teaching Your Children Fireplace Safety
Many of us love spending quality time with our families around the warmth of a fireplace during the colder season. These moments are an opportunity for cozy gatherings and a crucial time to teach our children about fireplace safety. It’s… Read More
How Your Fireplace Affects Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
Do you use your fireplace as a primary heating source or rely on it just for supplemental heating? Regardless, your home’s energy efficiency is determined by the efficiency of your chimney. A clean, optimally operating chimney is efficient; a chimney… Read More
What to Know About Chimney Downdrafts
Do your eyes water every time you light a fire in your fireplace? If so, you might have downdrafts! While it may seem like a minor issue, it can indicate that something bigger is wrong with your chimney. So, what… Read More
Gas or Wood Fireplaces: Which is Right for You?
The heart of a home often centers around a roaring fire, its warmth chasing away the cold with a relaxing glow. But if your gas or wood fireplace sends more heat up the chimney than into your living room, or… Read More
How to Remove Ash from Your Fireplace
Fireplaces must be cleaned and maintained to function at their best. Ashes can accumulate in your fireplace as a byproduct of burnt wood. However, if you do not carefully remove the wood ashes, they will harm your fireplace. So, how… Read More
Preparing Your Fireplace for Summer
We are all looking forward to the upcoming warm weather and finally getting out of the house. The last thing you may be thinking about is maintaining your fireplace during the summer. But this is the perfect time to give… Read More
How to Tell if Your Firewood is Properly Seasoned
If you’ve been using your fireplace for a while, you should know that adequately seasoned firewood burns better. You’re going to have an easier time lighting a fire if the wood has been nicely dried out. But it’s more important… Read More
Maintaining Your Fireplace and Chimney this Spring
While there are still a few chilly nights ahead of us, spring is certainly in the air. Warm weather comes with quite a few pleasures, but soon, we’ll have to say goodbye to roaring fires in the fireplace. We should… Read More