by Kevin Russell | fireplace maintenance
Whether you’re a proud new homeowner with a new fireplace or a seasoned fireplace operator, it’s a good idea to review fireplace safety tips. Proper fireplace operation keeps your fire at the highest level of efficiency and safety. Proper Fuel is Top-Priority Choosing...
by Kevin Russell | fireplace maintenance
Part of the fun of the holiday season is the holiday decorating! Some families begin in mid-November, just in time for Thanksgiving. Others wait until closer to Christmas to begin decorating. When you have a fireplace, it can be part of your holiday decorations. Many...
by Kevin Russell | fireplace maintenance
The holidays are a time of family gatherings, traditions, festivities, and more. For decades the fireplace has been a focal point of most holiday gatherings. There are even television channels that provide families with an imitation holiday fire! There is nothing like...
by Kevin Russell | fireplace maintenance
Prefabricated or factory built fireplaces can be a cost effective alternative to a custom built masonry fireplace. However, there are a number of safety considerations that need to be taken into consideration with a prefabricated fireplace. One major safety concern...
by Kevin Russell | fireplace maintenance, Gas Fireplaces
Many homeowners choose to install gas fireplaces due to their ease of use and greatly reduced amounts of needed maintenance compared to their wood burning counterparts. While gas fireplaces do not have issues such as soot or ash that needs to be regularly removed,...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, fireplace maintenance, Firewood
Wood burning fireplaces are a great way to bring heat, warmth, and ambiance into your home. However, nothing can ruin your ability to enjoy your fireplace more than smoking issues. When you have issues such as smoke blowing back into your home or a lingering smoky...
