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Fireplace Safety Tips

by Renee Brigman | Oct 13, 2017 | Fire Safety

We will be using our fireplaces and heaters before we know it. It’s always good to be reminded of some things that can help to keep us safe and sound during the coming Winter season. BEFORE: Getting ready to burn Wood (fireplaces, freestanding heaters and wood stove...

Could Fire-safety Training Save Your Child’s Life?

by Renee Brigman | Oct 5, 2016 | Fire Safety

Do your children know what to do if your home catches fire? Will they rush into a smoke-filled hallway or down a burning staircase? Will they panic and hide in a closet or under a bed and wait for rescue? Will they run into the house to save a pet or special toy?...

10 Fallacies that can get us into trouble when playing with fire in our homes!

by Renee Brigman | Sep 20, 2016 | Fire Safety

(While the following information is essentially a reprint from an article from the Volume 4, Number 6, March 1983 edition of SNEWS, ISN: 0271-1060, written by the then editor, Jay Hensley, the information remains extremely relevant for today’s homeowners! ) A...

Not All Household Fires Start In The Chimney

by Renee Brigman | Feb 21, 2015 | Fire Safety

Household fires are devastating. Here is some information about fires that speak volumes about their prevalence. According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2013 there were over 1,240,000 fires in the United States. Almost a third of those fires were...

Keep Birds Out of Your Chimney With a Cap

by Renee Brigman | Oct 16, 2014 | Chimney Inspection, Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety, Prevention

The crisp autumn weather is starting to settle in. Chilly winds have vividly colored leaves falling to the ground, and most people no longer leave the house without at least a light jacket. Many homeowners are starting to look ahead to heating their homes in the...

Proper Ash Removal

by Renee Brigman | Aug 26, 2014 | Fire Safety, Fireplace maintenance

When you have a wood-burning fireplace or stove, cleaning up ashes is a necessary chore. Burning wood will always produce ashes. You can reduce the amount of ashes by burning hardwoods like oak, elm, and hickory rather than softwoods like cedar, pine, and fir....