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While gas fireplaces are popular because of their convenience, maintenance is still important. The following are troubleshooting tips for gas fireplaces, continued from Part 1 of this two-part series. Fireplace Burner If your pilot light... Read more

There’s no question that gas fireplaces provide the most wonderfully convenient way to enjoy a flickering fire in your home. In spite of the fact that a gas appliance is far less complicated to deal... Read more

Are you interested in giving the interior of your home an upgrade at a very reasonable cost? Gas log sets simulate a cozy or dramatic wood-burning fire, and they come in many affordable and stylish... Read more

A few weeks ago a large home burned beyond repair in a highly preventable fire. The homeowners had changed the batteries in their smoke detectors and placed the old batteries in a recycling bag in... Read more

The Polar Vortex which has hit Connecticut in January of 2014 has caused problems on roadways, electrical lines, and businesses. But have you considered the damage that might be occurring to your chimney? Freezing and... Read more

Today’s wood-burning stoves are excellent investments, providing one of the most cost-effective ways to heat your home. These appliances are efficient and beautiful, but they are not always problem-free. The best way to avoid difficulties... Read more

Is your home plagued by soot stains? It’s not usually obvious that soot is building up inside a home until it has been going on for a long while and cleanup becomes more of a... Read more

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The coldest day so far this century has been recorded in numerous places in the U.S. here in early January; and there is a lot of winter still ahead of us. It’s a great time... Read more

Chimney caps provide great benefits, especially when the appliance comes with a wire mesh screen. It’s important for homeowners to be aware, however, that maintenance of chimney caps with screens is crucial. If the screen... Read more