There’s something about old fireplaces that homeowners just love. Unfortunately, for all their appeal, they do require maintenance from a professional chimney sweep. Now that the colder season is here, you can expect to find plenty of use for this traditional heating system so keeping your chimney in good condition should be high on your […]
What Homeowners Should Know About Chimney Cleaning
Nothing feels quite like a real wood-burning fireplace. Gas-powered, electric and gel fireplaces might be more convenient, but a real wood-burning fireplace sparks the imagination and makes a house feel like a home. Unfortunately, this comes at a price. You need to keep your fireplace and chimney well-maintained.
Tips to Help You Prepare Your House for Fall
Summer’s now over so you need to start accomplishing your end-of-summer home maintenance checklist. You’ll need to start preparing your home for the colder temperatures of fall and winter.
From the Ashes: Smart Ways to Reuse Wood Ash
Don’t throw away the wood ash from your fireplace just yet. There are several ways you can repurpose it.
How Spending to Save Time Leads to Higher Satisfaction
After finishing a challenging task, you’re often left with a feeling of satisfaction. But apparently, the type of task and the time it takes, not just the effort you put into doing it, matter as well. A study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America […]
