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...
by Gary Smalling | Oct 23, 2023 | Gas Logs
As autumn presses onward and winter gets closer, the desire for a roaring fire in the fireplace begins to grow. Shorter days bring the need for more light, and the holidays inspire us to get those warm flames going strong. The one downside? Cleaning up messy ash piles...
by Gary Smalling | Sep 20, 2023 | Chimney Fires
If your home has a fireplace, then it should have some type of venting or chimney system that’s designed to keep you and your family safer while enjoying cozy fires throughout the winter. But did you know that wood stoves and fireplaces can experience chimney...
by Gary Smalling | Mar 31, 2022 | Chimney Installation, Uncategorized
Hiring a chimney installation service is important because a properly installed chimney saves you time and money in the future. A poorly installed chimney can lead to expensive repairs and damages. In addition, if you don’t have a fireplace, it’s important...
by Gary Smalling | Jun 2, 2021 | Chimney Sweep, Fireplace Cleaning
If you have a fireplace in your home, then you will certainly have ash and soot inside. You will need to take care of them periodically in order to keep your fireplace looking clean. However, you need to make sure you handle them right. To get rid of ash, you should...
by Gary Smalling | Jun 2, 2021 | Fireplace Cleaning, Outdoor Fireplace
Often when thinking about or discussing fireplaces, people forget to consider an outdoor fireplace in the middle of a patio or in a backyard. The truth is, these can often be some of the most spectacular fireplaces you can build and can serve a number of purposes....
by Gary Smalling | Jun 2, 2021 | Fireplace Mantels
Another great option is a wood mantel for your fireplace. These are usually much more cost effective than carving stone. There are various dealers of wood fireplace mantels. We normally suggest looking for a hollow mantel that uses a French Cleat to attach it to the...
