Your fireplace is one of the most important features of your home. It’s usually the centerpiece of the house, a place where family and friends gather for conversation and camaraderie in front of a warm and cheery blaze, and it’s also a useful practical tool for heating your home and cutting down on utility expenses.…
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Chimneys take a lot of abuse. They’re built from brick or stone to be durable and solid because they have to be. Your chimney is constantly exposed to the elements year-round, enduring extremes of heat and cold, the deteriorating effects of UV rays from the sun, and high winds.
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Read on to see why burning and using wood as a heat source might be better for the environment than turning on your furnace which uses the oil & gas industry.
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A fireplace creates a beautiful focal point in your home whether it is located in the living room, family, dining room or bedroom, and it can be a great source of heat to help cut down on heating costs. It can also become a problem for you and your family if cold air is coming…
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Although seeing weeds and plants growing on chimneys may be a relatively common occurrence, this does not mean that you should ignore it.
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It’s important to recognize when your wood fireplace isn’t working correctly. Fireplaces work because heated air rises and the smoke goes up the chimney when everything is working properly. As warm air rises, cool air from your home flows into the fireplace, creating heat. A smokey fireplace is unhealthy, annoying, and could be a fire hazard. Smoke can also permanently damage furniture,…
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