Homeowners in Minneapolis are nearly ready to start their fireplaces and feel the cozy warmth they can bring. But first, they’ll have to make sure they have the right fuel for the job. Is your firewood ready for use in your fireplace? Check out our guide for preparing your fuel supply, and don’t start your fireplace unless you feel confident you have properly sized, well-seasoned firewood on hand.
2nd Generation Chimneys, Inc. Blog: Archive for the ‘Fireplace’ Category
Preparing Your Fuel Supply for the Fireplace
Monday, October 3rd, 2016What You Should Know about Your Gas Fireplace
Sunday, August 14th, 2016Is Your Fireplace Making Summer Cooling Costs Higher?
Monday, June 20th, 2016Your fireplace is great in the winter, but it has nothing to do with how comfortable you feel in the summer, right? Actually, a fireplace can affect your home cooling costs significantly, if it’s not properly maintained. If you don’t have a good damper in the chimney, you might be spending way more on air conditioning than you have to.
7 Easy Safety Tips for Using a Fireplace
Monday, March 14th, 2016Fireplaces add a beautiful touch to any home, but despite the elegance it can add to your living room, it seems wasted if you never really use it. You deserve to get warm and cozy in front of a fireplace, but you also want to keep your family members safe. Here, we offer some of the easiest ways to be sure you’re using your chimney and fireplace in the safest possible way.
Burning a Fire without Too Much Impact on the Environment
Monday, March 7th, 2016We applaud homeowners in the area who are committed to making more responsible choices for the environment—those who recycle, compost, use reusable bags, purchase high-efficiency appliances, and do their best to protect the world we live in. And when you burn wood, there are harmful emissions that could do some damage to the environment. However, there are plenty of environmentally responsible ways to have a warm, cozy fire in your home.
5 Things to Know Before Lighting a Fire in Your Fireplace
Monday, January 25th, 2016Fireplace Safety for the Holiday Season
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015Far too many accidents occur during the holiday season, a time that should be set aside to rejoice and celebrate. Setting up holiday lights and other decorations is a task responsible for a number of burns, shocks, and falls, but perhaps an even bigger risk to your well-being is when something goes wrong in the fireplace. Prevent fireplace hazards with our list of safety tips, and have a happy holiday season—from all of us here at 2nd Generation Chimneys, Inc.!
Is a Wood Stove the Best Choice for Your Home Comfort?
Tuesday, November 24th, 2015While many homes in cold climates are constructed with a built-in fireplace, others don’t have this benefit. Although you may be able to retrofit a firebox into a home, or repair a deteriorating chimney, a wood stove might be the better choice for many homes. Wood stoves, which are freestanding units that have a flue to vent smoke and gases to the outdoors, may use firewood or wood pellets to create heat, providing the warmth and coziness for a single room that many people crave during a cold winter night. But is a wood stove right for you?
4 Reasons You’re Having Trouble with Your Fireplace
Monday, November 23rd, 20153 Things Responsible Wood-Burning Fireplace Owners Do
Monday, June 8th, 2015A wood-burning stove or fireplace adds a decorative touch to a room and can provide a warm, cozy area for family to gather. But many people do not always use their wood-burning appliances properly, which can lead to dangerous conditions as well as reduced efficiency. Responsible wood-burning stove and fireplace owners are conscious of the type of wood they burn, the way they build a fire, and how often they schedule service. See why this is in our guide.