Being Safe with Kerosene Heaters

A portable kerosene heater provides localized heat by burning oil. This unvented space heating device is used either for supplemental heating or as an emergency heat source when the power goes out. It operates like a kerosene lamp, using a fiberglass wick to draw...

What Is the Cause of My Smelly Chimney?

It is not uncommon to walk by your fireplace and have an odd smell coming from it. Sometimes this smell is only temporary, but other times it has you reaching for a gas mask and wondering if something actually died in there. Well, you may not be that far off! Here are...

Do I Need To Have My Gas Fireplace Inspected?

Many people will have a gas fireplace installed specifically for the fact that they are much lower maintenance than a wood burning fireplace. However, there are still some maintenance tasks to be performed, by both the homeowner and a professional. Annual Inspection...