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Don’t Burn Santa’s Coat: How to Properly Remove Ashes

Christmas is the most popular time of year for fireplaces across the country—in warm and cold climates. It’s the hearth’s time to shine, providing warmth and ambiance to holiday festivities, and becoming a beautiful backdrop for family photos. The fireplace can bring an element of joy to your Christmas, and it’s also the very entrance […] Read more

Fire Safety Tips for Your Family

The Holiday season is the favorite time of year for fireplaces. As temperatures continue to drop, you might burn a fire every day in order to supplement your central heating system, or your fireplace may be your main source of heat. No matter how often you light it or for what purpose, your fireplace is […] Read more

National Fire Prevention Week October 8-14

National Fire Prevention Week is an annual campaign to not only prevent fires, but also to prevent the loss of life. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), there were 365,500 home fires in 2015. These fires caused over 2,600 deaths and 11,000 injuries. Not all of these fires could have been prevented, but […] Read more

Make Sure Your Chimney is Ready for the Holidays

The holidays are hectic! There are so many things to do that it can be hard to keep track of the normal things that keep the household running. When you’re planning your meals, travel, and shopping this season, make sure you don’t forget your chimney. Your Backdrop for Festivities The fireplace and chimney are a […] Read more

Fire safety tips for operating your fireplace

Chimneys bring their owners warmth and coziness year-round, but if they’re neglected for long, they can have quite the opposite effect. The good news is that by following the following safety tips, any fireplace owner can make their investment safe for the long haul. Tip #1: Check for Chimney Deposits Chimney deposits are residue left […] Read more