Myths About Fireplace Use in Winter

Winter is when people use their fireplaces the most, inviting warmth and light into the darkest – and coldest – days. There’s no doubt that fireplaces are well loved this time of year…but just because you’re interacting with them more...

What Is a Chimney Flue?

When you light a fire in your fireplace, you enjoy the warm, crackling blaze. …but you probably don’t often consider that behind the scenes, there’s a lot going on to keep that fire going and pull its harmful byproducts safely away. As a matter of fact, there’s...

How NOT To Use Your Fireplace

A trusty, well-maintained fireplace offers so many opportunities for enjoyment. But there are certainly ways a fireplace can be misused – and conditions under which it isn’t safe to use it at all (such as when there’s an unaddressed need for repair or obstructed...