by James Owens | Jan 22, 2024 | Fireplaces and Stoves, Uncategorized
If you’re thinking about adding, replacing, or updating your fireplace, a little research will reveal a buffet of options. Whether that buffet seems enticing or a little daunting, the question is the same. Where to start? If you’re like most, you’ll type...
by James Owens | Dec 18, 2021 | Stoves and Fireplaces
We’re smack dab in the middle of the holiday season – Christmas is coming up fast, New Years is right around the corner, and soon enough we’ll be celebrating Valentine’s Day. And what makes all of these events even better (especially this time of year when low...
by James Owens | Feb 28, 2019 | Gas Logs and Fireplaces
There is nothing like a fireplace in the middle of winter. When the days get cold and the nights are long, it’s so cozy to cuddle up by the fire. If it’s a wood fire, there is a lot of work required before, during, and after the fire. If you gather your own...
by James Owens | Oct 31, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
Have you still not had your chimney swept even though it’s overdue? If the strong recommendation for annual cleanings from the National Fire Protection Association isn’t enough to convince you, here are 10 more reasons. Your teenage son said he’s embarrassed to have...
by James Owens | Jan 11, 2015 | Chimney Inspections
On the morning of January 5, 2015, a two-alarm fire started in Carolina Panthers Coach Ron Rivera’s house. Fortunately, no one was hurt (thanks in large part to a properly-working alarm system), and the coach told reporters on scene that everyone got out safely but...