Starting a chimney in a cold fireplace
It seems like common sense that you would start a fire in a cold fireplace. The cold is the reason you need the fire in
Cold Air in Your Fireplace
Your fireplace should be a source of warmth and comfort. Unfortunately, some fireplaces have the opposite effect. Some fireplaces actually cool portions of your home,
Do Not Burn These Materials in Your Fireplace
With a fire roaring in your fireplace, it can be tempting to throw in the odd bit of paper or cardboard box. Before you toss
Swifts, racoons and squirrels — Oh, my!
It might not seem like it, but your chimney is an appealing location for animals. Birds, bats and many kinds of critters and pests have
What is a prefabricated fireplace?
If you’re looking to add a fireplace to your home, your mind probably turns first to the style you’d like to achieve and the fuel
Help! I have Cold Air Coming In Through My Chimney!
Fireplaces are meant to keep your home warm and cozy. They can even be used to lower your reliance on your furnace and bring you
Common Exterior Chimney Repairs
If your home has a chimney, a time likely will come that that chimney needs to be repaired. It can be intimidating to hear that
Converting your fireplace from gas to wood or from wood to gas
Do you have a gas fireplace but long for the crackle of a traditional wood-burning fire? Or do you have a wood-burning fireplace that sits
Vent-free vs. Vented Gas Log Sets
People have enjoyed the warmth and ambience provided by a crackling wood fires since long before there were fireplaces in which to burn them. As
Learning About Chimney Swifts
When asked to think of warmer months, the sound of birds chirping probably comes to mind. The sound, when heard out in nature, can be