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4 Important Reasons to Have a Fireplace Screen
Fireplace screens have been around a long time – probably since the first person noticed fiery embers popping out of the fireplace and setting fire to things near the firebox. But it’s amazing how many people still operate their fireplaces without a screen....
How Much Maintenance Does A Gas Fireplace Need?
Many residents in Shawnee, Lee's Summit, and the surrounding Kansas City area have a gas fireplace. They are popular in single-family homes, townhomes, and condominiums. Unlike a traditional wood-burning fireplace, gas fireplaces burn cleaner without the creosote,...
Is It Time To Replace Your Chimney Liner?
The chimney and chimney liner work together to protect your Kansas City home and keep your family safe while you’re enjoying the warmth of a fireplace. The chimney liner is an essential safety component that protects the masonry from the high heat and flames in the...
Gas Fireplace Troubleshooting Tips
Gas fireplaces have become increasingly popular in homes throughout the Kansas City KS/MO area. It's not just a feature found in newer homes. Many homeowners residing in older homes are converting to gas fireplaces for their cleaner-burning, energy-efficiency, and...
Why Is My Chimney So Smelly?
In spite of all that goes on inside your fireplace and chimney, both should be virtually odorless; a normal working fireplace will send the smell up and out of the chimney with the draft long before it ever has the chance to creep into your home. In addition, the room...
Efflorescence and other Leaky Chimney Signs
A chimney leak is nothing to take lightly, no matter how “minor” it seems to be. If a chimney has begun to take in water, the problem will only get worse over time rather than better. A leak is defined as any situation in which water from rain or melting snow can get...
What the Pros Know About Chimney Leaks
A leaky chimney can be confusing, dangerous and possibly quite expensive to fix if the problem isn’t taken care of in the early stages. When getting estimates to have your chimney leak repaired, consider working with licensed, certified chimney professionals, who...
Reasons to Install A Fireplace
If you live in a home that was built without a fireplace, there are many practical reasons to install one in your home. Fireplaces are like individual works of art that not only add character to a living space all year long but provide much-needed warmth and comfort...
The Benefits of Installing a Chimney Cap
Your chimney is an essential safety apparatus that vents smoke and exhaust when using the fireplace or heating stove to keep your family warm and comfy. Many chimneys lack a chimney cap, which means they have an open flue exposing the chimney to rain, wind, pests, and...
Why You Shouldn’t Settle for a Builder Grade Fireplace
With fireplaces being among the most desirable feature home buyers want, home builders are now offering fireplaces as a standard or optional feature in many new homes. These fireplaces are generally built using builder-grade materials. Builder grade materials are...