Winter weather conditions bring with them a variety of potential risks as well as injury. Some winter accidents can be quite serious, especially for
How to cook using a wood stove
Learning to cook on a wood stove is smart for survival type situations, such as power outages, but you can cook on one even when you have
Fast Facts About Chimney Fires
Your chimney–and the flue that lines it–adds architectural interest to your home, but its’ real function is to carry dangerous flue gases from
Is that a black cat in my chimney?
If you ever hear scratching, squeaking, or chirping around your fireplace, you may have an animal stuck in your chimney! This is potentially dangerous
Happy Halloween from Black Goose Chimney!
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
Water in my chimney?
You can’t always tell by looking at it that your chimney isn’t safe and sound. After a recent rainstorm, it is important to inspect your chimney for
Smoke Alarm Safety Tips
Smoke alarms save lives. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out. Having a working
When is the best time to schedule chimney maintenance?
Whether it is your car, your home, your lawn equipment, or your chimney, maintenance is something that is utterly important... and often overlooked
What can you burn in your fireplace or 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