Being a homeowner comes with a lot of responsibilities and considerations, especially with inflation the highest it’s ever been. Special care is needed when it comes to your chimney or fireplace to make sure your home and family stay safe. Maintaining your chimney and fireplace regularly can also prevent expensive repairs down the road. Here…
For many homeowners, a fireplace can be a nice escape from the cold winter temperatures. Besides adding natural beauty to your home, it can ensure warmth and comfort for both you and your family—and maybe even create the perfect setting for a homey get-together with your friends. But in order to safely enjoy your fireplace,…
When you think about the parts of your home that has to be maintained, usually think about your appliances, your electrical system, your heater, and your plumbing system. Unfortunately, many people overlook the importance of chimney cleaning. When it comes to Iowa chimney cleaning, there are a lot of common myths that people believe. It…
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.…
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…
Although seeing weeds and plants growing on chimneys may be a relatively common occurrence, this does not mean that you should ignore it.
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,…
Nothing sets the scene for romance and cozy at-home ambiance more effectively than a working fireplace. Unfortunately, behind the toasty perfection of an autumn or winter fire is the need for maintenance and the occasional repair of your fireplace chimney. Your chimney is easy to forget, but there are certain faults that need your immediate…
A fireplace is a great accent piece to any home. Spending cold winter nights snuggled up under a blanket listening to the crackling of a fire is a dream of many. However, the upkeep of a fireplace and chimney can be quite involved and it is very important to keep an eye on things. Just…
Why do over 450 citizens of the USA die each year of carbon monoxide poisoning? There are many reasons. This article will focus on the Problem and the the Prevention, thanks to Mayo Clinic website. Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning occurs when carbon monoxide builds up in your bloodstream. CO is not the same as CO2,…