If you own your home long enough, your fireplace may eventually give you some trouble. Regardless of the cause, some type of action will be required on your part, as using an unsound fireplace and chimney system is extremely unsafe and can be detrimental to the...
Most homeowners don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy. Much of our effort to warm our house is lost through improper or inadequate insulation and drafts. Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished...
Wood smoke from home heating is the primary source of wintertime air pollution in our country. It contains fine particulates, gases, and even toxic compounds. These pollutants can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation, as well as respiratory disease. Wintertime wood...
Ventless fireplaces are an alternative to installing a regular fireplace for homeowners. They are realistic looking, and have minimum installation requirements. A vent-free fireplace does release emissions, and these are vented into a room inside your home. As such,...
There’s just something about a crackling wood fire that transports some people to their happy place. The glowing embers provide an ambiance to your home and a feeling deep in the recesses of your soul that is almost impossible to duplicate. As you sit there and watch...
