Thanks to recent federal regulations, wood heaters are required to be more energy-efficient. The 2020 EPA certified stoves are different than their predecessors.

Did you know there was a way for you to get more efficiency from your cooling system, while saving money on your monthly bills? If this sounds like a good route for you, then it may be time to consider a swamp cooler for your home.

The typical image of a chimney sweep in the United States is of a soot-covered guy who stands on a roof and runs a brush up and down the chimney. Some would add the happy-go-lucky image of Bert in Mary Poppins.

When it comes to a system as big as the chimney, there are many parts and things that can go wrong with them. A common chimney problem—one that can arise during any season—is a leaky chimney.

That has always been our mission statement. We understand and recognize the Coronavirus is a very serious problem. We take your health and safety very seriously.

We’re only halfway through burn season, and if you’re burning wood in your fireplace, insert, or stove, you likely have a lot of ashes to show for it. In order to maintain a safe fireplace, you must remove the ash from your firebox regularly, otherwise, you’re looking at a crowded fireplace and an inefficient fire.

Now that the holiday season is behind you and before you settle in for your Long Winter’s Nap, make sure you’re taking care of your clothes dryer vents. January is the most dangerous month for homes as this is the time that house fires are at their peak for the year.

Winter has come and there is plenty to worry about between Christmas, New Year’s, home heating, and tax season! During one of the busiest times of the year, many important things can be overlooked.

When the weather turns cold, the first thing many homeowners want to do is to light the fire. Unfortunately, when the weather is cold and the house is cold, the chimney is also cold!

There are so many options for fire appliances today, many homeowners don’t even realize what’s on the market right now. Gas appliances offer great benefits to customers with smaller spaces, but there is so much more to them!

When it comes to your chimney system, it’s important to hire only certified professionals who have the know-how to get the job done right. It’s not enough for a chimney sweep to work on your chimney and do a proficient job.

Summer is at its end, and there is still time to have the fireplace of your dreams. When it’s time to light your fire this fall, the last thing you want is an unsafe, inefficient fire that smokes and puffs instead of comforts and warms.

Does your chimney have a liner? It may not. Many older homes have masonry chimneys that were either unlined, or the clay tile liner has long ago fallen away.

After devastating wildfires ravaged our countryside, many are returning to the area to rebuild their homes. Many of our customers lost all or part of their beloved homes and are trying to figure out what to do now.

Many homeowners spend even more time enjoying their outdoor gardens and patios when temperatures begin to cool in August and September. You can too.

When you have chimney problems, they usually fall into a couple of categories. You may have a worn-out fireplace unit, a broken or missing part, or the structure itself has damage.

Evaporative cooling is as old as the pyramids. Older generations used a simple science to cool the house for many years. Some may remember damp sheets hanging in windows and doorways on warm evenings.

Despite the fact that you haven’t used your fireplace in several weeks and don’t intend to light it again until this fall, it’s important to maintain the integrity of the chimney system year-round.

Even though you may be feeling the rising heat, it is not summer yet. Many homeowners haven’t even turned on the central air yet.

Grilling season is here and Memorial Day is right around the corner! Our customers and House of Fire visitors are often interested in Saffire Kamado grills, and we love them too.