If you just moved into a new house or decide to try the fireplace that hasn't been touched in years, it's a good idea to have it inspected and cleaned. You may wonder, why? It's because fireplaces and chimneys serve as a ventilation system for your home. Even furnaces rely on chimneys to circulate fresh air. It takes carbon monoxide and brings it through the chimney to outside. If you don't get Continue Reading
How Fireplace Innovations Are Changing Home Design
People enjoy spaces with fireplaces more than those without them. New advances with fireplaces has made it easier and more affordable to add them to more rooms than just a living room in your home. Having a fireplace in a bedroom or basement can add a calming ambiance, as well as style. In the past, adding a fireplace in a home in general was more of a challenge than it is today. Dynamic Heat Continue Reading
How to Start a Fire in a Stove or Wood Insert
Properly starting a fire in a wood stove or insert is a science, and the average person doesn't know that. Good fires start slow, and then becomes bigger as it sits. Don't don't just throw in a match with the logs, learn the correct way to do it! Seasoning The best type of wood to use in a wood burning fireplace is dry and seasoned wood. You want the fire to have a clean burn, with mostly heat Continue Reading
Safety Tips for Your Fireplace or Wood Stove
For the safety of you and your home, you should have your fireplace and chimney inspected once a year for any issues. You should also have your chimney swept as necessary. Between those inspections and cleanings, there are other things you can do to keep it looking and working its best. All Fireplaces and Chimneys There are safety precautions to take when it comes to having a fireplace and Continue Reading
