by Nick Wagner | Jan 25, 2017 | Fireplace Inserts
Have you noticed that your heating costs have been increasing each winter? If so, are you ready to do something to make your home more energy efficient in order to lower your utility bills? If you have a traditional wood-burning fireplace, you should consider updating...
by Nick Wagner | Jun 9, 2014 | Energy Efficiency, Fireplace Options
More and more of our chimney customers are opting to convert their old wood-burning fireplace or stove into a gas-burning unit. For homeowners who still want the charm of a fireplace but no longer want to scoop ashes or deal with the hassle or expense of chopping,...
by Nick Wagner | Mar 29, 2014 | Dryer Vent Maintenance, Energy Efficiency, fire safety
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...
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 | Jul 31, 2013 | fire safety
The Importance of Using Certified Dryer Vent Technicians When the time comes to have work done around the house, there are many different places that homeowners can find contractors. It can be tempting to simply go to an online classified page and find someone who is...
