by Lou Curley | Jan 22, 2018 | Fire Safety
Creosote, the residue that is left in the chimney after burning wood, is a flammable substance. This is what causes so many fires to break out in chimneys each year. Many fires are small enough to go unnoticed, but this could be a sign that a larger fire can...
by Lou Curley | Jan 22, 2018 | Fire Safety
We all love hot roaring fires at this time of the year, but what to do with all that firewood? It’s not like we can just dump it all in a pile by the back door and hope for the best, right? Nope, it’s not that easy. Well, you can do that, but then you are...
by Lou Curley | Jan 20, 2018 | Fire Safety
We know that we always tell you that you should never decorate your mantel over your fireplace, because it can become a fire safety hazard. Well, we know that it can become a huge blank space that you can get tired of looking at, so we wanted to give you a few...
by Lou Curley | Jan 20, 2018 | Fire Safety
One of the first facts that people learn about carbon monoxide is that it is an extremely toxic gas. What makes it even more dangerous is the fact that it is odorless and colorless. You could be exposed to it without even knowing. When someone breathes in this...
by Lou Curley | Dec 29, 2017 | Fire Safety
Wood burning is still a popular way to provide the home with supplemental heating and lower heating costs. This adds a sense of comfort on cold nights, but you should also be concerned about making efficient, safe fires. Here are some simple rules to burning...
by Lou Curley | Dec 27, 2017 | Fire Safety
You may think that all you need to do is add some kindling with a couple of logs to your fireplace and light a match, and voila you have a fire. However, it is a little more difficult than that. There are a few rules that you should follow to ensure that you...
