by Aric Waddell | Sep 20, 2024 | Gas Fireplace Conversion
Maybe the clean-burning benefits have you pondering the switch. Perhaps you want to minimize the cleanup involved with maintaining your current heating appliance. Or maybe you don’t have a fireplace at all, but are wondering what would be involved with having a... by Aric Waddell | Aug 27, 2024 | Fire Safety
When we envision fire, we conjure up images of dancing flames and radiant warmth. It’s a sight that inspires familiar feelings of comfort and joy. However, beneath its mesmerizing surface lies a world of intricate chemistry, physics, and environmental... by Aric Waddell | Jul 27, 2024 | Wood Stove Heating
As energy prices continue to rise and we all emphasize making greener choices for the environment, wood stoves have experienced an uptick in popularity. There is something undeniably comforting about warming up next to a wood-burning fire, but the benefits of a wood... by Aric Waddell | Jun 28, 2024 | Fireplace Appliances, Power Outages
A big crack of thunder rattles the windows and startles everyone into an alert state of presence. The lights flicker as rain thuds against the roof until suddenly, the whole house plunges into darkness. Appliances groan as they shut down and unsettling silence fills... by Aric Waddell | May 17, 2024 | Fireplace Facelift
Age is something that affects everything – humans included. Fortunately, we have a whole bunch of products on the market like anti-aging creams, fillers, and hyaluronic acid to minimize some of the effects of growing older. …but our fireplaces don’t! As... by Aric Waddell | Apr 27, 2024 | Chimney Sweep History
For centuries, the crackling warmth of a fireplace has been a symbol of comfort and home. In fact, the early Romans were the first to make a significant switch from open fire pits in the center of the room to fireplaces that were more effective for heating buildings... by Aric Waddell | Mar 29, 2024 | Chimney Inspection
Spring has all but sprung. With it comes warm weather’s loving embrace…and the perfect opportunity to address some routine maintenance tasks around the house. Among the most crucial (and yet, frequently overlooked): the annual chimney inspection. Considering a filthy... by Aric Waddell | Feb 20, 2024 | Ice on Chimney
We can all admit that there’s a picturesque charm to see rooftops dusted with snow and chimneys puffing out smoke like cozy beacons in the cold. However, there’s a lesser-known (and less charming) side to this wintry scene: the ice that can cling to your... by Aric Waddell | Jan 24, 2024 | Fireplace Repair
We’re in the depths of winter here in Lackawanna County. Plummeting temperatures and overcast skies are constant fixtures in the forecast…and with the excited buzz of the holidays firmly in the rearview mirror, you might find yourself feeling a little dreary as... by Aric Waddell | Dec 23, 2023 | British Thermal Unit
When it comes to quantifying heat output on a furnace, heater, or fireplace insert, the standard for calculating thermal energy is measured with something called British Thermal Units (BTUs). …and if you’re like most people, you’re probably scratching your head,... 
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