Category: Seasonal Tips
Got a Cracked Chimney? Here’s Everything You Should Know
A cracked chimney can result from moisture, freezing temperatures, house settling, chimney fire, or construction flaws. Some common types of cracks include horizontal, vertical,…
Home Carbon Monoxide Risks: How to Stay Safe This Fall!
As fall approaches and hot days begin to run cold, homeowners will be turning to their fireplaces, furnaces and other combustion-based appliances. The convenience…
Summer Fireplace Maintenance Tips: Preparing Your Fireplace for the Cold Ahead
When the sun is out and your AC is running for weeks on end, your fireplace may be the last thing on your mind.…
Spring Cleaning Tips: How to Clean a Fireplace
Spring means spring cleaning. And while you may be running around the house tidying up or emptying out deep closets, there’s another important part…
5 Tips for Winter Fireplace & Chimney Care to Avoid Cold-Weather Problems
The winter weather came early this year and it doesn’t look as though it’s leaving anytime soon. However, there are still some steps you…
Winter Chimney Preparations: 5 Tips to Ensure Your Chimney is Ready for Cold Weather
Each year the fall weather sneaks up and it seems as though one minute it is warm and sunny and the next, there’s frost…
When to Clean Your Chimney to Keep Your Home Safe
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the daffodils and tulips are in bloom. Spring has finally arrived after a long, cold…
How to Close a Fireplace for Spring & Summer
When the days get longer and the weather begins to warm, your fireplace will likely see less and less use. The hottest months of…
How to Avoid Winter Fire Hazards Around Your Chimney & Fireplace
Sitting comfortably by the fireside on a chilly winter night is as classic an experience as they come. But if you don’t use your…
Lower Your Energy Bill by Heating Your Home with a Fireplace
As winter swings into full force and thermometers dip past the freezing point, your home will need some help to stay warm. Most homeowners…
The Best Fireplace Gift Ideas for the Holidays
It’s hard to separate the fireplace from the holidays. After all, it’s where you hang your stockings and it’s also Santa’s preferred means of…
Proper Storage for Firewood: Best Practices & Tips
A good fire is impossible to achieve without good firewood. Since freshly cut, green wood isn’t ready for the fireplace, you need to know…