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Why You Should Use Your Fireplace this Winter
Although fireplaces are no longer as commonplace in single-family homes as they used to be, they are present in about 40% of homes. Here are some of the best reasons to use your fireplace this winter.
Properly Storing Your Firewood
Where exactly should you keep your firewood? We think it depends on where you’re going to use it. Keep reading for some tips on storing your firewood.
Fireplace Safety Tips for Winter
Enjoying a lovely fire requires a safe and healthy fireplace. However, if you are not careful, many things can go wrong with your fireplace. Here are some fireplace safety tips for this winter.
How to Fix a Smoking Fireplace
A fireplace is a wise investment that needs proper maintenance. If you notice smoke coming from your fireplace, you must inspect it immediately. Here is how to fix a smoking fireplace.
The Different Types of Firewood for Your Fireplace
The secret to choosing suitable firewood is knowing about the different types of wood and how they burn. Here are a few tips for choosing the right wood for your fireplace.
How to Properly Store Firewood
When you improperly store your firewood, you’ll likely end up with infestations, mold growth, and other potential issues. Here are some of the most essential do’s and don’ts for proper firewood storage.
Teaching Your Children Fireplace Safety
You must instill in your children the importance of staying safe around a lit fireplace. Here are some tips for teaching your children fireplace safety.
How Your Fireplace Affects Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
A clean, optimally operating chimney is efficient; a chimney in any other condition is not. Let’s go over ways your chimney can affect your home’s energy efficiency.
What to Know About Chimney Downdrafts
Do your eyes water every time you light a fire in your fireplace? If so, you might have downdrafts! So, what exactly are downdrafts, and how can you fix and prevent them?
Gas or Wood Fireplaces: Which is Right for You?
There are two primary options to fuel your fireplace: gas or wood. Let’s go over the differences between gas and wood fireplaces.
How to Remove Ash from Your Fireplace
Ashes accumulate in your fireplace after burning wood. If you do not carefully clean these ashes, they will harm your fireplace. Here are some tips for properly removing fireplace ash.
Preparing Your Fireplace for Summer
Maintaining your fireplace during the summer is the last thing most homeowners think about. But this is the perfect time to give your fireplace some extra attention. Here are some tips for preparing your fireplace for summer.
How to Tell if Your Firewood is Properly Seasoned
If you’ve been using your fireplace for a while, you should know that adequately seasoned firewood burns better. Here’s how to inspect your wood to ensure it’s properly seasoned.
Maintaining Your Fireplace and Chimney this Spring
We should accomplish a few maintenance tasks before retiring our fireplaces for the season. Here are some spring maintenance tips for your fireplace and chimney.
The Different Types of Fireplaces
Many don’t realize there is a large variety of fireplaces to warm and compliment your home. Keep reading to learn about the different types of fireplaces.