Hurricane Fireplace Tips

By |October 7th, 2016|Safety, Using Your Fireplace|

When a hurricane is headed your way, here are three hurricane fireplace, damper and chimney tips for the safety of your home and family: Hurricane Fireplace Tip #1: Shut the fireplace damper. Hurricanes bring not only high wind but also astonishing amounts of rain. As you prepare your home for an approaching hurricane, you shut

Fall Mantel Decorating Elements

By |September 25th, 2016|Decorating, Holidays|

Here are tips on how how to make fall mantel decorating quick and easy by combining one, some or all of these readily available autumn elements. On your next trip to the supermarket, farmers' market, or to an open space with oak trees, you can quickly gather the makings for dramatic but easy elements for fall mantel decorating.

When to Close Fireplace Damper

By |July 13th, 2016|Safety, Using Your Fireplace|

Your fireplace damper must be open when you have a fire in your fireplace. It provides the necessary updraft for the smoke and prevents carbon monoxide poisoning. But when should you shut or close the wood-burning fireplace damper? Not sure how to open or close fireplace damper? See damper instructions here. Close Fireplace Damper In Warm Weather. During

Summer Fireplace Myths

By |June 16th, 2016|Fireplace and Chimney Maintenance, Using Your Fireplace|

Which of these summer fireplace myths do you believe? Learn the facts that might surprise you about fireplaces in summertime. Summer Fireplace Myth #1: Since you won’t be burning a fire in hot weather, your fireplace will have to suffer from Black Hole Syndrome. A fireplace candelabra brings the tiny fires of candlelight to your fireplace without

Elevator for Bird Stuck in Chimney

By |May 26th, 2016|Fireplace and Chimney Maintenance, Using Your Fireplace|

Some people find a bird stuck in their chimney or fireplace and panic. Others search for a solution such as the ones we offer for removing a bird stuck in chimney or sitting in a fireplace. The most creative come up with their own unique solution for a bird stuck in chimney. That's what Nic did when

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