by Nick Wagner | Feb 28, 2017 | Fireplace Inserts
You love your traditional wood-burning masonry fireplace. This is because it provides a cozy atmosphere in your home. However, you have been disappointed in its low heating efficiency. Each winter, your heating costs have been increasing. Why? Because you have to turn...
by Nick Wagner | Oct 25, 2015 | Chimney Liner
When you live in an older home, you have the responsibility of being sure everything, such as your electrical system and your fireplace and chimney, in your home meets modern building codes. Over the years, safety issues can require updates and changes to building...
by Nick Wagner | Aug 17, 2014 | Dryer Vent Maintenance, fire safety
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...
by Nick Wagner | May 23, 2014 | chimney maintenance
According to the CSIA, problems in your chimney’s flue can pose serious risks to your home and family, as it’s no longer able to perform its primary function: to safely contain and vent the products of combustion to the outside of your home.
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.
