by Gary Smalling | Apr 29, 2024 | Utility Flue
Ah, spring – that time of year when the blustery Indianapolis winter slowly melts into reasonable, mild temperatures. Known as a period of rebirth and growth, spring is also an excellent time to take stock of your belongings, purge the things you no longer need, and...
by Gary Smalling | Apr 11, 2024 | British Thermal Unit
Picture a quiet morning. The first rays of dawn are peeking through your window, while the sounds of a gentle, crackling fire fills the air. You reach for that freshly poured cup of coffee, and take a sip. There’s nothing better than this, right? Each element in this...
by Gary Smalling | Mar 28, 2024 | Power Outage
Imagine being curled up on the couch, engrossed in a good book, when suddenly…the lights begin to flicker. You squint at the page, hoping your eyes are just playing tricks on you. But then, with a final dramatic sputter, the whole room plunges into complete...
by Gary Smalling | Mar 12, 2024 | Chimney Inspection
Spring is nearly here. With warmer weather around the corner, it’s the perfect time to tackle some of those home projects before the start of summer. One of particular importance? Scheduling your annual chimney inspection and sweeping. A regular maintenance...
by Gary Smalling | Feb 29, 2024 | Fireplace Maintenance
Homeowners love all the benefits a fireplace brings into a living space – things like a pleasing design, a peaceful ambiance, and functional heat, all of which combine to create warmth in the fullest sense of the word. But when a fireplace fails to deliver...
by Gary Smalling | Feb 17, 2024 | Firewood
One of the biggest benefits of having a fireplace is the ability to save money on energy expenses. That said, if you’re still purchasing firewood year after year, you may not be getting the most bang for your buck. You can cut back on costs even more by seasoning and...
by Gary Smalling | Jan 29, 2024 | Starting a Fire
Imagine you get home from a long day at work… The temperature has dropped and all you want is to settle down in front of a nice warm fire. You gather your firewood and meticulously arrange it in the firebox. You go to light it, but find that it is seemingly...
by Gary Smalling | Jan 15, 2024 | Chimney Masonry
You’re noticing your chimney is in rough shape, so you go to your handy-dandy search engine, type in “fireplace experts near me,” and… are hit with a flood of results that completely overwhelm you. What you need is someone who can handle all...
by Gary Smalling | Dec 24, 2023 | Fireplace Maintenance
Winter brings with it long, dark nights and chilly – often inclement – weather. But if you have a well-functioning fireplace or two at the heart of your home? Well, then the cold and dark don’t feel like such a problem. Instead, they’re occasions for...
by Gary Smalling | Nov 16, 2023 | Fireplace Safety
Warmth, joy, and celebration. These are the words we want to come to mind when we think of the holiday season. But to keep the festivity going and create memories to cherish, it’s important that safety takes a prominent spot among the holiday preparations. You may be...
