You might not want to think about it, but the end of summer is rapidly approaching. And before too long: The kids will be back in school. You’ll be back to work (if you took time off). The days will get shorter and the nights colder. School and family commitments will take up your time. […]
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How Often Should I Get My Chimney Cleaned?
Chimney cleaning isn’t a cosmetic job. It’s 100% about safety. The creosote and other byproducts left after a season of warm fires are a danger many homeowners don’t acknowledge. It only takes a small amount of creosote sticking to the walls high up your chimney to start a fire you won’t even know is burning […]
Summer Maintenance for Your Gas Fireplace
The last thing you’re probably thinking about is heating up the house with the fireplace. But since you aren’t using it, now is the perfect time to give your gas fireplace the maintenance it deserves. This will get it ready for the fall and winter, so you can fire it up the moment you need […]
This Hidden Mess Could Burn Your House Down
So here’s what happens when you burn wood in your fireplace. When you start the fire, everything heats up (obviously). The mass of the fuel, the wood, is destroyed by the flames and most of it is released as heat energy. Some of the mass is left behind in the bottom of the fireplace, as […]
