Tag: safety tips
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…
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…
How to Hire a Chimney Sweep and Get the Best Service
A safe home includes a safe chimney and fireplace. But taking care of a chimney isn’t something most homeowners can do on their own – it takes…
5 Wood Stove Safety Tips Every Stove-Owner Should Know
Wood stoves can add a cozy feel to any home. They can also provide heat during the colder months – often enough to heat…
Firewood Safety & Usage Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
Whether you have a fireplace or wood stove, firewood is essential to your home heating and enjoyment. You may have been building fires for…
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…
It’s Chimney Safety Week: September 30 – October 6
This week is Chimney Safety Week! Temperatures are dropping as winter approaches, which means you’re nearing that very first fire of the season. Take…
Don’t Ignore These Common Signs of Chimney Damage!
Your chimney is an important part of your home and fireplace. If it can’t function correctly, your safety is at risk. Some of the…
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…
Hot Tips for Fireplace & Wood Stove Safety
It’s that time of year – the time when we’d love to grab a book and a beverage and cuddle up in front of…
The Importance of Proper Wood Burning Stove Maintenance
With the increasing natural gas and fuel oil heating costs, many homeowners are keeping their homes warm using wood stoves. Although you save money,…