by Renee Brigman | Sep 11, 2019 | Fireplace maintenance, Gas Fireplace FAQ, Gas Logs
-> Also read our article “Is it Time to Replace Your Wood burning Prefabricated Fireplace?” The fireplace industry considers prefab wood burning fireplaces to have a life expectancy of 10-30 years. Like other household appliances, they just don’t...
by Renee Brigman | Sep 11, 2018 | Fireplace maintenance
There are many reasons why fireplaces are decommissioned. Dust and debris Too hard to get wood Allergies Damaged chimney ….and then there are some folks who just believe that a fireplace is an outdated and inefficient way to get heat for your home and prefer...
by Renee Brigman | May 29, 2018 | Fireplace maintenance
You are cleaning out the fireplace after a long winter of burning fires in your fireplace. You see that the mortar is loose or cracked and the back wall of the fireplace looks deteriorated. The firebox, where you build your fires, is the part of your chimney system...
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....
by Renee Brigman | Aug 16, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fireplace maintenance
Now that it’s summer and you’re enjoying the exterior living space of your home, it may be difficult to think of the winter months ahead. But did you know that the summer months are the best time to schedule home winterizations, including your annual...
by Renee Brigman | Apr 23, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety, Fireplace maintenance
Keeping your chimney clean isn’t one of those domestic tasks that screams for attention. However, it is critical to have at least one inspection every year and to have a chimney swept if the inspection shows that it needs to be cleaned. To schedule an appointment for...
