Chimney Maintenance
Maintaining your fireplace and chimney.
Your Guide to Wood Stove Installation
Wood stove installation is easier now than ever before! These old style heating systems have come a long way since first invented in Europe in the 1500s. In the modern-day, there are many styles of freestanding stoves from which to choose! Before central heating was...
How to Build and Start a Fire in Your Fireplace
Welcome to fire starting made easy! We’ll teach you how to build and start a fire in your fireplace using wood. Overview Start with a safe fireplace and chimney with a spark screen and a grate. Gather the three essential fuels to prepare for ignition. Open the...
Compare: Pellet Stoves vs Wood Burning Stoves
When it comes to a home improvement project, there is no better investment in keeping your home cozy than the addition of a wood or pellet stove. Enjoying a solid fuel space heater (like a wood or pellet stove or insert) is a home improvement that can potentially pay...
How to Prevent Birds in Chimney
There are approximately 10,000 species of birds in the world. As cute as they may be, however, they can cause major problems for homeowners. For instance, they can damage roofs by building nests in drains and gutters. Not to mention that their droppings can eat away...