Creosote: Why It’s Dangerous

Creosote is a substance the forms in your chimney as you burn fires, and it can pose some serious threats to your household. This is one reason why the CSIA urges homeowners to invest in annual inspections! By hiring an educated, experienced chimney technician to look...

The Best Types of Firewood to Use

It is that time of year when people start to gather their firewood for the upcoming winter. If you had trouble getting your fires started or they went out almost as quickly as they started, you know how frustrating it can be to have the wrong firewood in your...

Is That Firewood Dry?

When looking to buy firewood for your fireplace, it is important to take note of whether it has been thoroughly seasoned or dried. The reason, of course, is that wood with too much moisture left in it will not burn as hot. If you are using wet, or “green”,...