Tag: fireplace
Fireplace Anatomy: Parts of Masonry & Factory-Built Fireplaces
Whether you have a traditional masonry fireplace or a modern factory-built unit, each component plays a specific role in how the system functions. This…
Do You Need to Clean Your Chimney if You Don’t Use Your Fireplace?
Do you need to clean your chimney if you don’t use your fireplace? The short answer is yes – even an unused chimney still…
The Benefits of Electric Fireplaces for Your Home
When you think of your dream home, chances are you envision one with a cozy fireplace to sit around, basking in the glow. But…
What’s Required to Obtain Chimney Sweep Certification?
When it comes to finding the right person to work on your fireplace or chimney, do you know what to look for? Online reviews…
Installing Fireplace Inserts: An Easy Way to Switch to Gas
Enjoy the warmth of a fire with the flick of a switch when you convert your wood-burning fireplace by installing a gas fireplace insert.…
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…
Best Types of Gas Logs for Your Fireplace
Everybody loves the comfort and warmth of a wood burning fire. But after the flames die down, you’re left with a pile of…
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…
Don’t Fall Victim to Fireplace Carbon Monoxide Poisoning!
Carbon monoxide gas: You can’t see it, smell it, or taste it – but it can kill you, silently and with little warning. Each…
How to Heat Your Home for Less
The cost of heating a home in Michigan and Ohio during the winter months can be painful for homeowners, but it doesn’t have to…
The Role of a Firegrate by Fires of Tradition
At Doctor Flue, we embrace beauty and safety in all our fireplace products. We would like to introduce you to Fires of Tradition, a…