Wintertime Care for Your Fireplace
Before winter hits, it's a good idea to have winter chimney maintenance performed. When the weather changes, the cold temperatures can have a negative effect on the masonry.
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Why Ice Dams are Dangerous for Your Chimney
Wintertime often brings visions of snow, hot chocolate, and a cozy fire in the the fireplace, but it also has its own set of hazards.
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How to Get the Picture Perfect Fireplace for Christmas
There’s nothing like the feeling of a home that is perfectly decorated and outfitted for Christmas. The smell of holiday cooking, the music, the splendor of a perfectly decorated tree and stockings- all eager to receive little personal gifts all add up to the holiday cheer that we all love. But if your home features…
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The Benefits of Humane Animal Removal Services
When you are trying to figure out how to efficiently deal with the critters that have made their home in your chimney, consider using humane animal removal services.
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Technology for Chimney Inspections: What’s needed?
According to the nonprofit organization, Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), knowing the condition of your chimney is important, as it will keep a fire from developing. For example, creosote deposits, a black flaky residue, which accumulates in neglected chimneys is highly combustible. If it ignites, it can destroy the structure of the building, as…
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Replacing a Gas Fireplace with a Wood-Burning Insert
If you are facing extensive repairs in your fireplace, then you are probably looking for ways to save money without having to give up the comfort of your fireplace. Instead of dealing with the cost of repairing or replacing a gas fireplace, one option is to simply install a fireplace insert and set. There’s a…
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Fire Safety Tips for Kids
Sitting in front of a cozy fire is a great way to spend cold fall and winter evenings as a family. However, it’s important to make sure everyone in your family, including your kids, knows about fireplace safety. This helps reduce the risk of dangerous chimney fires. Keep the following safety tips in mind, so…
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Is Your Home Getting Hotter When the Dryer Is Running?
Your dryer uses heat to get your clothes dry, but it shouldn’t make your home feel warmer. If you’ve noticed that your home gets hotter when your dryer is on, that means it’s time to clean the vents. Learn more about dryer hazards that can occur when you have clogged vents and how you can…
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Is Chimney Sweeping Essential for House Insurance Coverage?
Keeping your chimney clean and in good condition helps ensure that you’re able to use it safely. Having a clean chimney is also an important part of making sure your insurance company covers any damage that occurs if you have a chimney fire. Since cleaning your chimney on your own can be dangerous, it’s best…
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Factors Involved in the Annual Cost to Operate a Gas Fireplace
One of the most common questions people ask about a gas fireplace has to do with its cost. How much is it going to cost to run a gas fireplace or gas insert on an annual basis? The answer is that it depends. There are several factors that will be addressed. In general, the annual…
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