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With the changing of the seasons comes a variety of challenges especially during the winter. Many pleasant possibilities come along with the fall and winter seasons, such as family time at Thanksgiving, the joys of... Read more

A wood-burning fireplace can be the source of a lot of joy; but if the fireplace smokes, it can also become a source of frustration and a hazard. Many people don’t realize that when a... Read more

Freelance writer, Wesley Foldessy, contributed this article on behalf of Premier Firewood Company, a firewood delivery company serving New York and Connecticut. Can The Wood I’m Burning Affect My Chimney? Chimney maintenance can be both... Read more

  Yes, there are women who work as chimney sweeps, but not very many. One question female chimney sweeps are always asked is about the job being such dirty work and whether it bothers them.... Read more

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