As a homeowner, there are a lot of things you can do to keep your fireplace clean, efficient, and safe for regular use. Scheduling inspections and cleanings is a necessary step to take, as well as having a professional address needed repairs. These appointments are...
The sensory experiences that your older masonry fireplace gives are hard to beat – crackling flames, the smell of burning wood, that radiant heat… Well, sometimes you get that heat. Other times, it seems it all goes up the chimney. Unfortunately, older...
Removing ashes from your stove or fireplace is an important routine maintenance task that is necessary to keep your heating appliance working properly. If you use your fireplace or stove on a daily basis during the winter, you should dispose of ashes once a week. You...
