Fireplaces have gotten a bad reputation when it comes to living a greener, more sustainable life. Many people believe that fireplaces are inherently bad and cause great damage to our environment.

As it becomes colder and colder, homeowners start relying more and more on their central heating systems. This increased use usually results in a higher electricity bill, causing homeowners to seek more cost-effective ways to heat their homes.

Butte County is a great place to live and we want to keep it that way by increasing the quality of air. Homeowners can help increase the air quality of Butte County by participating in our unique Wood Burning Device Change-Out Program.

Fire Statistics:

Those quiet candles cause annually, an estimated 23,600 fires in residences. Women are more likely to be injured or killed in residential candle fires

Fire has many faces, and they all serve to remind us how fire can be helpful and beautiful, but also potentially dangerous and destructive.

Carbon monoxide, also known as the “silent killer”, is a very dangerous problem facing many homeowners today.

A properly functioning fireplace should be clean and free of any smoke stains. These unsightly stains are not only a problem aesthetically, but could also signal a bigger issue concerning your fireplace.

For most people, keeping cool means staying inside with air conditioning, but you are not most people. For you, keeping cool means staying inside with swamp cooling turned on.

With all the bustle of your daily life, it’s easy to overlook your home’s ventilation system. You are occupied with enough already, and besides, you feel comfortable in your assumption that the air you breathe in your home is clean and safe.

Many homeowners are under the misconception that cleaning the lint filter on your clothes dryer is all that is necessary to keep you safe and your dryer running efficiently.

We inspect plenty of old flues. The oldest chimney we’ve restored was 45' tall and was built in 1867. It’s been used hard for the last 25 years and is still in great condition

In theory, a duct with a great air filter and no leaks in the ducting system is going to get very little in the way of contaminants. However, the real world bucks the theory.

When adding alternative heating to your home (in addition to your central heating system), there are essentially three fuel choices: wood, gas, and pellet.

Many homes come with chimneys and fireplaces already installed in them. In fact, the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association reports that nearly half of American homes have chimneys already installed.

Is there a fire waiting to happen in your clothes dryer vent? Your dryer vent system requires regular maintenance and cleaning to make sure it is operating and doing its job.

If you already own a fireplace, you’re well aware of all the components and accessories a wood-burning appliance has.

While waiting for the groundhog to tell us how much winter is left you may be wondering if your woodpile will last out the season.