by Jeremy Mitchell | Mar 31, 2021 | Fireplace Maintenance
We’re entering the time of year where homeowners are using their fireplace less and less. For those with a gas fireplace, this typically means shutting off the pilot light to save on gas and keep energy costs lower throughout the warmer spring and summer months. That...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Mar 27, 2018 | Fireplace Maintenance
Your fireplace plays an important function in your home. Not only that, but chances are you’ve invested a lot of your hard-earned money into it, whether that be through upgrades, home construction, home-buying, or maintenance. Your fireplace is an investment,...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Mar 13, 2018 | Fireplace Maintenance
Your fire produces buckets of ash throughout one burning season. If you burn improperly seasoned firewood, have a less efficient system, or use a small insert or stove, you may have an excessive amount of ashes. There are several ways to recycle and reuse ashes...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Jan 11, 2018 | Fireplace Maintenance
Whether you have a wood-burning, pellet, or gas fireplace, it’s important that it’s inspected annually. Many homeowners may not see the value in it, but if you find value in your home, it’s important to protect it. Why an Annual Inspection? During a year, your chimney...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Jan 11, 2017 | Fireplace Maintenance
A fire naturally produces smoke. However, there is no good reason that it should be smoking anyplace other than your chimney. The chimney is designed to vent all of the harmful byproducts of the fire up and out of the house. This protects your family from health...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Dec 18, 2016 | Fireplace Maintenance
Santa Clause is not the only person who might use the chimney and fireplace this season! Many families center holiday traditions around the fireplace and hearth. The fireplace is such a popular holiday backdrop that many television channels feature a fireplace channel...
