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Being a homeowner comes with a lot of responsibilities that can seem overwhelming at times. You may even feel like a young Sherlock Holmes snooping around your home looking for problems and how to solve them. Your furnace, your pipes, or even your...

While it’s still warm this summer, make sure to address your home's air ducts to keep your family safe from harmful debris that you could be floating in your home. Your home is a very complex system of working parts. How often do you think about each...

Now that it's June (and summer!) You probably have thoughts of sitting in some great location on vacation and enjoying the time you're spending with your family, right? The furthest thing on your mind this time of year is probably the upcoming long and...

How good is your supervision? Are you able tell if your chimney isn't safe and sound just by looking at it? Many people can't because they don't possess those type of superpowers. However, there are a few things that you can look for to make up for your...

Benefits of a clean chimney Creosote is deposited in your fireplace when it is being used. Creosote will build up in the liner of the chimney and can produce a sour odor that can be smelled in your home. Water can enter the chimney throughout the winter...

Spring is the time for refreshment. The sun is out, the birds are chirping, and flowers come to bloom to show the earth is renewed. With this season of renewal and refreshment, comes a time of change. For many, this change comes in the form of...

Fireplaces can turn any room into a romantic, comfortable setting. They are popular focal points in living rooms as well as bedrooms. They are warm, cozy and make you never want to leave. As if you needed any more reasons to cozy up to a fireplace, here...

Having a good fireplace in your house, especially during the cold winters, can make a huge difference in your home comfort. However, a fireplace needs regular inspection and maintenance in order to function properly. Moreover, those using the fireplace...

Winter is just around the corner, which could well translate into a high electricity bill to keep your house well-heated. To help keep your bills down, here are a few intelligent and effective tips: Check for cracks in doors and windows While it’s always...

Anyone who has ever been camping has observed firsthand how different types of wood emit various amounts, smells, and colors of smoke circling into the atmosphere. In your home fireplace, this principle remains true. Not all firewood burns the same. In...