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
Posts Tagged ‘fireplaces’
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
The Importance of Using Seasoned Firewood
Summer is not officially over, but since the kids are back in school and the coffee shops have rolled out pumpkin everything, it might as well be. This is the perfect time to start thinking about all those toasty fires… 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
Spring Cleaning Your Chimney and Fireplace
While there may be a few more cold nights ahead of us this spring, for the most part the season of roaring fires in the fireplace is done. Does this mean that once you put out that last fire of… 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
Fireplace Safety Tips for the Holidays
The holidays are in full swing. And with that comes the preparation — and safety. With all the festive decorations coming out, it becomes increasingly important to keep your home safe during these festive times. With cozy fires being all… Read More
Keeping Snow Out of Your Chimney
Winter definitely feels like it is finally here, and for many people, that means they’ve got the heat going (and maybe even those fireplaces). By this time, you should have done your yearly chimney inspection to ensure everything is safe… Read More
Do’s and Don’ts of Firewood Storage
There is no denying that 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… Read More