Category: Tips & Safety
Signs That You’ve Had a Chimney Fire
Over 20,000 chimney fires happen on average every year. Despite this, many homeowners don’t even realize it until they have a chimney inspection. You…
What Is Creosote & What Makes Creosote Dangerous?
Temperatures are dropping and many homeowners are starting to think about their fireplaces for the cold season. But if they haven’t had their chimney…
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…
Fireplace Safety Tips: Things You Should Never Burn in a Fireplace
Your wood-burning fireplace is built for one thing: wood. It’s in the name! However, many use their fireplace as an easy way to get…
What Causes Fireplace Back-Puffing? How Can I Prevent It?
There are few things as relaxing as sitting next to roaring fire. That is, of course, assuming you aren’t startled by a sudden, audible…
Water in Chimneys & Fireplaces: Warning Signs & Prevention
Chimneys are a necessary bridge between your home and the outside. Without it, smoke and vapor from your fireplaces or appliances wouldn’t be able…
Fireplace Safety FAQ: Can I Cook in My Fireplace?
If you’re thinking of innovative ways to spice up your meals, you may be wondering, “can I cook in my fireplace?” The simple answer…
Don’t Let Chimney & Fireplace Mold Harm Your Health & Home!
Every homeowner has heard horror stories about finding mold in a home. While these stories are often true, they tend to suggest that mold…
Update Your Home with a Fireplace Remodel
Considering a fireplace remodel? You may be wondering if it’s worth the investment to update a fireplace at all. Of course it is! Find…
Seal Your Fireplace/Chimney to Prevent Energy Loss & Save Money
The cozy, wood-burning fireplace in your home could be melting away your family’s budget. It’s estimated that American households lose up to 6…
Doctor Flue Partners with EPA to Promote the Burn Wise Campaign
As temperatures get colder, many homeowners are starting the first fires of the home heating season. The EPA’s Burn Wise program encourages communities to…
Fireplace Safety Tips for a Warm & Happy Holiday
The holiday season is in full swing, and your fireplace is likely to take center stage in the celebrations and family gatherings. But is…