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 | Apr 21, 2014 | Energy Efficiency, fireplace maintenance, Fireplace Options
If you have a wood-burning fireplace, you may love having the traditional wood fire with its aroma, fiery heat, and crackling sounds; however, you may dislike having to clean up the mess after the fire, hauling firewood from the outdoors to your fireplace, and dealing...
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...