Common Wood Stove Problems: You Probably Don’t Need to Panic
September 18, 2015Every season, we receive several calls from concerned stove-owners, worried that their stoves are malfunctioning and/or dangerous. The good news…On the Care & Feeding of Your New Awning
September 3, 2015So you've just gotten a fabulous new awning/canopy/solar shade. First of all, congratulations on all of your newly-usable outdoor space! We…Grill Safety & Maintenance: Refresher Course
July 7, 2015Ed. note: It's that time of year, so here's our grill safety and maintenance post once again. Summertime, and the…Fall fireplace checklist
August 6, 2014I can't believe it's August already! We'll be having Labor Day cookouts soon, and then, before you know it, it'll…Maintaining your Chimney Crown
June 4, 2014Chimneys degrade from the top down, as the crown at the top of the chimney is gradually eroded by the…Hearth and Chimney Safety
January 7, 2014Hearth and chimney fires are a serious matter, and can cause hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars in property damage.…