Every so often, a residential fire will occur with no obvious cause. Fire investigators sift through the ashes and study the burned-out or fire-damaged structure to look for the reason behind the fire, and many times, they can find the origin of the fire as well as...
A traditional family and friends’ gathering place during the holidays, the fireplace is also a central focus as a part of seasonal decor, and as Santa Claus’ entrance. However, holiday decorations, including your Christmas tree, can quickly and easily become fire...
Unfortunately, few homeowners even realize what a fire hazard the clothes dryer can be. One of the main reasons for fires caused by this appliance is the dryer vent. Just because you clean off the lint filter before or after you dry each load does not mean your...
Most homeowners recognize the importance of regularly scheduled home maintenance. Every year, a homeowner will schedule an appointment to have the gutters cleaned, chimney swept or even the pipes winterized. But many do not know the importance of an annual dryer vent...
In Northern Illinois no one wants to be caught in the fall without a chimney or fireplace that’s anything other than ready to fire up. That’s why we suggest tackling chimney maintenance and any needed chimney repairs during the spring or summer months. If you take...
If you have a multiple person family or a love of clothes, you know the laundry can pile up quickly. What can be even worse is that in the midst of doing the laundry, the washer or dryer breaks. It is important to make sure that you take care of your appliances and...
