There’s a lot to know in how to purchase, season and store firewood, not only to keep you safe but to save money. This is the third post in a series of three that will explain how to purchase, season and store your firewood. 1) Cut firewood to the proper size logs you will be […]
Here are some interesting facts that will help you season your firewood for your fireplace or stove. Seasoning your wood is critical not only for safer fires, but to reduce creosote buildup in your fireplace or stove flue pipe and to reduce pollutants into the atmosphere. This is the second post in a series of […]
Here are some interesting facts that will help you purchase firewood for your fireplace or stove. If you do it right, you will save money while keeping your family safe and toasty. This is the first post in a series of three that will explain how to properly purchase, season, and store firewood. 1) When […]
There’s nothing better than a warm fireplace on a cold evening. Here are 50 quick and simple tips that will help you safely enjoy that cozy fire even more. IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS 1. For an open fireplace, the glass doors must be in a fully open position. Once the fire has died out, close the […]
As a professional chimney sweep, the most common phone call I get is about fireplace smoking problems. Sometimes the smoke can fill the room; other times you may not even realize you have a smoking problem because the smoke is so subtle. If it smells like a campfire in your living room the day after […]