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It’s that time again, to focus on fire prevention and safety and perhaps get a visit from Sparky the Fire Dog. This week, from October 6-12, 2013, is the 91st annual National Fire Prevention Week,... Read more

Chimney sweeps have been symbols of good luck for centuries, but why? And what does that have to do with pigs? What invention replaced the use of climbing boys to clean chimneys? The history of... Read more

Labor Day marks the closing days of summer and is quickly followed by the arrival of autumn. The turning of the leaves is a sure sign that cold temperatures are coming. Since the time to... Read more

Creosote  is the substance which is deposited in the chimney whenever a fire is burned, though some fires result in more creosote deposits than others, and is an unavoidable part of using a fireplace. Creosote... Read more

A pellet stove could very well be the most intelligent option for a heating system for your home, if you are interested in convenience, cutting energy costs, and making environmentally friendly choices. The invention of... Read more

If you have a fireplace today, you are fortunate that you can expect it to be virtually smoke-free. When there is some type of backdraft, a solution can usually be found unless the chimney was... Read more

If you would like to add the coziness of a roaring fire to different rooms of your home, a zero-clearance fireplace may be a perfect appliance for you. These pre-manufactured fireplaces can be installed either... Read more

Many homeowners unknowingly create dangerous situations related to the use of their chimney and fireplace. Don’t light another fire without making sure that you aren’t making any of the following blunders with chimney safety which... Read more

A chimney cap may be considered an accessory, but it is something no chimney should be without because of important benefits provided. If you choose to install a copper chimney cap. You get much more... Read more

A fireplace can quickly turn from a pleasure to a headache if costly chimney repairs suddenly become unavoidable.  One way to keep this from happening is by keeping up with regular chimney maintenance.  But the... Read more