When getting your chimney repaired, swept, or inspected it is important to make sure that the company you choose for the job is fully certified,
Mid-Atlantic Chimney Association Workshop
At a charity workshop held by MACA (Mid-Atlantic Chimney Association) on January 25, 2016. Jim Bostaph, Billy Bingman, Sergey Gardner, and
Pyrolysis and Fireplaces, Understanding the Risks
Need another reason to have your fireplace and chimney inspected by a certified professional? Improperly installed fireplaces or wood stoves can
Rundown on the Rumford Fireplace
Rumford fireplaces were common from 1796, when Count Rumford first wrote about them, until about 1850. Jefferson had them built at Monticello, and
Cold Weather and Common Fireplace Problems
It might not feel like winter right now, but cold temperatures are sure to arrive in January and February. With the cold, lots of Hampton Road's
Holiday Decorations That Will Kill You
In the age of Instagram and Pinterest, there is a distressing number of photos and "DIY tips" for holiday decorating that are actually unsafe and may
What Kind of Things can I Burn in My Wood Stove?
Q. What Can I Burn in my Fireplace or Wood Stove? A. Seasoned Wood. Things you should NOT burn in your fireplace or wood stove: Wrapping
Avoid Holiday Decorating Disaster
October is the unofficial start of the holiday season. Coming up we have Halloween, Thanksgiving, and then Christmas all with about 30 days in between
Breathe Easy – The Importance of Vent Sweeping
When was the last time you had your dryer vent swept? Lint and debris can build up in your dryer vent, chocking the exhaust airflow and kill the heat