by Josh Kelley | Nov 24, 2016 | fireplace maintenance
Between the bright glow, the crackling fire, and the extra warmth it adds to a room, there is no doubt that a fireplace offers a welcoming aesthetic to any home. If you have recently purchased a new fireplace, or if you plan to purchase one in the near future, then...
by Josh Kelley | Dec 11, 2015 | fireplace maintenance
Gas heating appliances such as logs, fireplaces, and stoves are increasingly becoming more and more popular. With their ease of use and low cost of operation – as well as the increasingly realistic flames – many homeowners are making the switch from burning wood to...
by Josh Kelley | Sep 8, 2015 | fireplace maintenance, Pellet Stoves
While wood and pellet stoves were once thought of as old fashioned heating appliances for use in cabins or other country dwellings, these heating appliances are now considered to be more modern than ever before. Heat production, high efficiency, and minimal...
by Josh Kelley | Jul 27, 2015 | fireplace maintenance, Pellet Stoves
In recent years, pellet stoves have become an increasingly popular choice for a heating appliance. Because of the low cost of fuel, ease of use, and minimal maintenance pellet stoves are an enticing alternative for homeowners who want the odor and warm feel of a wood...
by Josh Kelley | Jun 9, 2015 | fireplace maintenance
Many homeowners install prefabricated fireplaces with the belief that they will last just as long as their masonry counterparts. While prefabricated fireplaces are a great and inexpensive way to add a fireplace to your home, they are not meant to last forever....
by Josh Kelley | Feb 24, 2015 | fireplace maintenance
Every homeowner with a fireplace can relate to the warm, comfort, and contentment that comes with sitting in front of a roaring fire on a cold winter’s day. However, this idyllic scene can be ruined by the often frustrating experience of trying to get the fire...
by Josh Kelley | Jun 30, 2014 | chimney maintenance, fireplace maintenance
All fireplaces have some type of odor, but a normal working fireplace will send the smell up and out of the chimney with the draft before it seeps into the home. Fireplace odor problems can be attributed to a variety of different things, the most notable of which come...
by Josh Kelley | Apr 29, 2014 | chimney maintenance, fireplace maintenance
If you are in the market for someone to handle your chimney maintenance needs, we are here to tell you that knowledge is power. Here are some questions you can ask your prospective chimney sweeps to ensure that you end up getting the right people for the...
by Josh Kelley | Feb 21, 2014 | chimney maintenance, fire safety, fireplace maintenance
Raising Awareness When you have a fireplace and chimney installed in your home, it’s not enough to appreciate the warmth it provides especially during the chilly winter season. As a homeowner you should also be responsible for the proper maintenance of these house...
by Josh Kelley | Sep 30, 2013 | chimney maintenance, fireplace maintenance
Does Your Fireplace Need a Face-lift? Summer has left us and now is a really good time to consider changes to your heating system. As the season draws to a close, families look forward to the cooler weather and nights sitting by the fireplace. With this in mind, there...