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Fire breakouts are a major problem we are facing today. As per U.S. Fire Administration reports, the majority of house fires happen due to negligence on the homeowner's part. Leaving stoves unattended during cooking and malfunctioning electrical equipment...

You might forget to take care of your chimney because it’s not something you see every day. But, when you hear those animal noises, rain or debris coming in through your uncapped chimney, you realize you’ve made a mistake in neglecting it. Here are a few...

Your home is a very complex system of working parts. How often do you think about each individual system and how to properly maintain them? Chances are, it’s not very often and you probably don’t lose any sleep thinking over the ways you should maintain...

Allergies can get in the way of enjoying time outside with your family. All of the different kinds of pollen will assault your sinuses as soon as you walk outside. But, did you know that there are also allergens in your home that can affect you? The dust, grime, dirt,...

The following are just a few of the different animals that could be living in your chimney: Bats, birds (especially migratory birds,) raccoons, squirrels. The most humane treatment for wild animals seeking refuge in your chimney is to have a cap installed...

According to the Center for Disease Control, more than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies each year. If you are one of those people, you know you try everything you can to prevent or at least lessen the inevitable symptoms coming your way. Find out...

With allergy season upon us, it is more important than ever that your home's air quality is in tip-top shape. The last thing you want is the air inside your house to be worse than the air outside! If you aren't sure what cleaning your air ducts, vents and...

A fireplace is the perfect focal point in any room, and a chimney makes a great addition to the exterior of your home. Both should be maintained well and inspected annually to keep them running efficiently and effectively. Here are other chimney basics...

Are you an avid griller? Do you just love the taste of grilled meats and even veggies? But, it’s just too cold to break the grill back out? Did you know that you could cook in your fireplace? We’re not kidding, several people have made it work and maybe...

It’s such a delight to settle down and relax in front of a cozy fire on the first cold days of winter. Make your nights more welcoming with a roaring fire in your fireplace. But before you start enjoying the change of seasons, make sure your fireplace and...