by Cliff Slagle | Mar 14, 2017 | Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is all around us; our fireplaces, stoves, furnaces, cars, and even our backyard grills all produce this gas. While modern appliances are designed to safely vent dangerous carbon monoxide gas, it is important for homeowners to understand the signs and...
by Cliff Slagle | Apr 18, 2014 | Chimney Sweeps, Chimneys, Fire Safety, Fireplace Maintenance, Fireplaces and Stoves
Choosing the right company to handle all of your chimney and fireplace needs can be a tough task. Knowing which questions to ask can and will certainly smooth out the process for you. Being an informed homeowner makes all the difference in the world.
by Cliff Slagle | Mar 12, 2013 | Fire Safety
Did you think we meant carbon monoxide – the high profile “invisible killer” that also needs early detection? We did not! Although we breathe carbon dioxide in and out every day, there are good reasons to monitor it. It can actually lead to death by asphyxiation,...
by Cliff Slagle | Dec 8, 2012 | Fire Safety
When outdoor temperatures drop, it also gets colder inside our homes. Almost automatically, we turn on the heat and adjust the thermostat to a comfortable indoor temperature. However, many of us never consider whether our furnace exhaust system is up for the task. The...
