by Nick Wagner | Mar 22, 2014 | chimney maintenance, fire safety
Because much of the chimney flue is hidden from sight, it’s not always easy for a homeowner to determine on his/her own whether or not it’s necessary to replace its liner, which is essentially the inner face of the chimney. A chimney liner is designed to protect your...
by Nick Wagner | Feb 12, 2014 | chimney maintenance, Energy Efficiency, fire safety
Avoid a Smoky Fireplace with a Proper Chimney Draft Have you ever been curious about the reason why, even if the fireplace is burning wood and keeping you warm in the middle of your living room, no toxin-filled smoke is lingering in the house? That’s the whole point...
by Nick Wagner | Feb 7, 2014 | fire safety
It starts with not caring enough to be informed and ready. Before you know it – poof!!! – your house is on fire. You wouldn’t want that to happen now would you? If you’re smart about it, you’d read the infographic below.
by Nick Wagner | Jan 31, 2014 | Energy Efficiency
During the warmer months, it’s somehow easier to ignore the importance of increasing energy efficiency in our homes. But there’s something about winter in northern Illinois—brutal and seemingly ceaseless—and the fact that we need to constantly run our heat at full...
by Nick Wagner | Jan 8, 2014 | chimney maintenance
Energy savings. Surely everyone likes to save money whenever possible. Right? Chimney dampers, for many, are just the way to help with those high heating bills. The main purpose of a damper is to seal the chimney airtight when it’s not in use. Heat rises, and if the...