After a long winter, the advent of spring is a welcome change in pace in the weather. While the changing seasons mean longer temperatures, warmer days, and more time spent outside, it can also bring plenty of rainstorms. Although rain and water are a necessary part of...
Fireplaces and chimneys undergo a significant amount of wear and tear over the course of the winter. Many homeowners use their fireplaces daily as a way to both provide warmth and create a welcoming ambiance in their homes. However, all this use can have a negative...
All over the country and especially here in the Memphis area, homeowners are looking forward to the end of an unexpectedly cold – and icy – winter. What many fail to realize, however, is that the winter weather of the past few months may have damaged their chimney....
Fireplaces serve as a beautiful focal point for many homes, providing warmth, comfort, and a place to gather. However, even fireplaces that are frequently used or receive regular maintenance may be hiding underlying issues. Fireplaces and chimneys in older homes may...
Fireplaces make a beautiful addition to any home, and a wood burning fire provides a level of ambiance and warmth that is unmatched by almost any heat source. However, there are still best burning practices that owners of residential fireplaces should follow....
During the cold, winter months, gathering in front of a warm, crackling is a time honored tradition. In addition to their aesthetic appeal, more than 30% of American homes use fireplaces, stoves, or other fuel burning appliances as their primary heat sources during...
