Let’s face it: Spring means rain, and rain means things inside and outside your home are going to leak. Including your chimney. As with other home issues, chimney leaks are bound to happen, most often resulting in a water stain or fresh water around the fireplace. Unfortunately, brick and stone chimneys are both prone to … More April Showers Bring…Leaky Chimneys
You’ve had your chimney inspected and cleaned, your smoke detector batteries are fresh and your electrical appliances are damage-free. You’re 100 percent protected from a possible house fire, right? Wrong. There are a number of things that you should do to protect your home from fire – and one of the most important (and sometimes … More Your Home’s Hidden Fire Hazard
It’s that time again. Tornado season. And while your safety and the safety of your family is priority number one, you should also take precautions as a homeowner to weatherproof your home before storms and remember to check damage quickly afterward. Here are some tips for heating safety following storms, flooding and tornadoes: Recognize fireplaces … More Tornado Safety & Your Home
Picture it: It’s a cold, winter day, and you just can’t wait to get home and plop down in front of the fireplace. Sounds perfect, right? Until said fireplace doesn’t work as expected, that is. So what do you do? There must be at least 100 reasons why your fireplace may not function properly. The … More 5 Reasons Your Fireplace Doesn’t Work (And What to Do About It!)
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