It was not all that long ago at this site when we had to vent about the dangers of clothes dryers. We followed the danger warnings with our CSIA Certified Dryer Exhaust Technician’s safety tips, but it’s become clear in recent weeks that many still don’t understand the importance of dryer vent maintenance. Revealed by … More Don’t let your home become a headline

A check of our archives here at the blog reveals that we tend to focus on homes and homeowners with our safety-awareness articles and information. Residential safety is definitely an important part of our mission as we empower homeowners with knowledge of chimney safety and related issues. But, it’s likely that you spend at least … More About your chimney at work

by Mike Van Buren When I think about gas fireplace safety, four key issues come to mind that can help improve the efficiency and safety of your system. 1. Inspection: this is number one for a reason.  Having your gas product serviced by a professional every year before the heating season begins is the most … More Your gas fireplace will love you if…

We are certain you or someone you know has camped out this summer or plans to do so soon. It’s hard to resist the beauty of a campfire, or a fireplace fire for that matter. But, consumer diligence to protect the wood supply is very important if future generations are to enjoy their own recreational … More Wood you please buy local

Many Americans will mark Independence Day with backyard barbeques and, probably, a few adult beverages. Occasionally, on the 4th or otherwise, backyard partiers can get carried away and strange behavior ensues. “I actually once found many empty beer cans in a chimney,” says our Chimney Safety Institute Director of Education Ashley Eldridge. “I should say … More Independence from chimney blockage