
The Misunderstood Chimney Cricket
Author – Marge Padgitt At first thought, the mention of a chimney cricket might bring up memories of what your grandparents may have said about a
Author – Marge Padgitt At first thought, the mention of a chimney cricket might bring up memories of what your grandparents may have said about a
Author – Oliver Beauchemin Located in Quincy, Massachusetts, the Fire Code Field Office of the National Fire Protection Association, or “NFPA,” publishes codes and standards related to fire
Author – Marge Padgitt I first heard about the concept of forward scheduling while attending a “Sweeping Hawaii” seminar by Sooty Bob Daniels in 1989. At
Author – Marge Padgitt Negative house pressure is a common problem that can cause fireplaces and wood-burning appliances to smoke, and gas appliances to backdraft deadly
Author – Marge Padgitt Most importantly, your professional installer should analyze the space that will be heated first. Factors involved are the size of the home,
Author – Todd Woofenden The purpose of a chimney is to take the combustion products (smoke and gasses) from the appliance to the atmosphere outside your
Author – Marge Padgitt Most people know that chimney sweeps bring good luck, wealth, and happiness, but don’t know how the tradition started. The most popular
Author – Marge Padgitt So you’ve decided to purchase a wood-burning heating appliance but can’t decide whether a freestanding stove or a fireplace insert would be
Author – Marge Padgitt Most homeowners who purchase historic homes recognize the fact that older structures need a lot of work. There are structural issues to