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How To Use a Fire Extinguisher

by | Jul 18, 2024 | Fire Extinguisher

You might not think about your fire extinguisher often, but it’s a vital tool when an emergency rises and you need an immediate way to contain a small fire before it escalates. It’s not enough to own a fire extinguisher, though. You also need to know how to use one...

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by | Jun 23, 2024 | Gas Appliances

When it comes to home fireplaces, gas units have become extremely popular for the convenience, warmth, and control they offer. Like any appliance, however, they require maintenance and encounter issues from time to time. Understanding common problems and how to...

Why Do We Like To Stare at Fires?

by | May 28, 2024 | Burning Firewood, Fire

A flickering row of taper candles at a late afternoon wedding. The smell of fallen leaves and roasting s’mores over a campfire’s glow. An intimate dinner centered around one low flame at your favorite restaurant. A robust fireplace blaze as snow softly descends...

Your Guide to Seasoning & Storing Wood

by | Feb 23, 2024 | Seasoned Wood

There are a few practices that are fundamental to ensuring the safe and efficient use of your home fireplace. Some of these practices are occasional. One of them, for instance, is annual – having your fireplace or wood stove and chimney inspected. Likewise,...

What To Do in Power Outages

by | Jan 19, 2024 | Power Outage

The holidays are finally over. You’ve taken down the Christmas tree, all of the leftovers are gone, and there isn’t any more shopping to be done. Now is supposed to be a time of renewed energy and hope…but Mother Nature didn’t get the memo. The...

Wintertime Fireplace Checklist

by | Dec 24, 2023 | Fireplace Maintenance

If you have a wood stove or fireplace in your home, winter nights are probably synonymous with a warm, cozy fire. Like many home systems, your fireplace can bring comfort to your life – but there are simple ways to be sure that comfort is maximized and doesn’t...

Holiday Movies To Watch By Your Fireplace

by | Nov 27, 2023 | Holiday Movies

This time of year is filled with many holiday traditions. From singing Christmas carols to visiting Santa at the mall, December marks the start of the holiday season – and with it plenty of shopping, mail deliveries, Christmas pageants, and maybe even a little...

How To Safely Decorate Your Fireplace

by | Oct 28, 2023 | Fireplace Decorations

Decorating your fireplace for the fall and winter holidays can add warmth and charm to your home. Many people cherish the opportunity to create a cozy backdrop to the season. From spiderwebs to turkeys, greenery to stockings, each element has a traditional background...