Do you have a masonry or a brick chimney? Is your fireplace wood burning or is it gas? Did you use it at all this last year? However you answered those questions actually makes no difference. The answer is the same. You need to have your wood burning chimney inspected every year and swept as … Read more
Just like changing the oil in your car prolongs its life, the same is true for fireplaces and woodstoves. The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recommends all wood burning systems (fireplaces and woodstoves) be structurally checked annually and have their chimneys swept as necessary. Spring is the best time of year to do it because … Read more
It was the night BEFORE the night before Christmas, and the North Pole was in final preparations for the big night. Final touches were put on the toys and gifts that Santa would deliver around the world the next night. Lists were being checked and double-checked – who was naughty and who was nice? Mrs. … Read more
Sometimes there is nothing better than a warm fire in the fireplace. When the beauty of the changing Aspens is offset by the chill in the air, or the sparkle of the snow is outdone by the cold, or even if you just want to add a little romance to your evening, flames flickering in … Read more