by Bob Ferrari | Aug 14, 2019 | Safire Kamado
Many homeowners spend even more time enjoying their outdoor gardens and patios when temperatures begin to cool in August and September. You can too. Barbecues and cookouts are not just for summer. You can enjoy your outdoor space while wowing your friends and...
by Bob Ferrari | Jul 31, 2019 | chimney repair
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. The problem is when there is a problem with the chimney, it can go unnoticed for...
by Bob Ferrari | Jul 10, 2019 | Evaporative Coolers
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. This is a simple method for cooling. In fact, it works so well that...
by Bob Ferrari | Jun 28, 2019 | Chimney Maintenance
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. Your home is made more valuable by having a chimney and fireplace, but...
by Bob Ferrari | Jun 14, 2019 | Carbon Monoxide
Many homes have a smoke alarm, but does your home have a carbon monoxide detector? We all know the old saying, where there’s smoke there’s fire. We have a similar saying: where there’s fire, there’s carbon monoxide. It is a natural byproduct when carbon-containing...
by Bob Ferrari | May 31, 2019 | Swamp Coolers
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. If you live in Northern California or similar areas with low levels of humidity, you don’t have to! You can use a swamp cooler, or...
by Bob Ferrari | May 14, 2019 | House of Fire, Safire Kamado
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. Our customers are so happy with their Saffire grills that they refer their friends to the...
by Bob Ferrari | Apr 29, 2019 | Chimney Maintenance
Northern California is known for its majestic landscape including the country’s most beautiful forests, lakes, and Pacific coastline. Northern California is also known for its popular tourist cities, small-town vibes, and diverse population. For more than three...
by Bob Ferrari | Apr 15, 2019 | Air Ducts
Many people assume we spend more time indoors in the winter than the summer, but the truth is that it is about the same. During the summer, we tend to spend a lot of time indoors with the air conditioner blasting. If you’re like many of our fire and chimney customers,...
by Bob Ferrari | Apr 4, 2019 | Chimney Inspections
In the spring, the housing market is booming. In fact, homes are cheaper during the spring than they are in the summer. If you’re looking to buy a house or you’re in the midst of the process, now is the time to schedule a real estate inspection. Appraisal or...
