Fireplace safety tips

It’s that time of year: Temperatures are dropping, and homeowners are lighting fireplaces to keep their homes warm and cozy. As you light your fireplace this winter, it is important to observe some fireplace safety tips so you and your family can enjoy your fireplace...

Is your damper working?

Of all the working components of your fireplace, you are probably most familiar with your damper. You open the damper each time you light a fire to allow smoke to escape, and you close the damper once your fire has gone out to keep your home’s warm air from rising out...