Have you ever thought about who tested your fireplace to ensure it’s safe to use? It might not be very exciting to think about it, but manufactured fireplaces are tested to very rigorous standards developed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). For example,...
Spring is here, which means you probably have gotten your grill ready to start cooking delicious foods outdoors. Even though grilling is a lot of fun, it has the potential to be dangerous as well. Knowing the best grilling safety practices is essential to be a true...
If you live in an older home with a rarely used fireplace, you will want to know for certain that it, along with its attached chimney, is working correctly and safely before lighting the first fire of the winter. This is why it is so important to schedule a...
If you do not have a fireplace in your home or if you would like to update your old fireplace, you have the option of installing a new EPA-approved wood-burning or gas fireplace, stove, or insert. However, Bart Fireside would like to stress how important it is for...
When the weather turns colder, it is time to start using the fireplace or wood-burning stove again. However, certain safety measures should be taken into consideration during fireplace season. Bart Fireside would like to tell you more about wood-burning stove and...
A wood-burning fireplace has several advantages over a gas-fueled fire. For one, you cannot get the cozy atmosphere with the sight, smell, and sound of burning wood with a gas fireplace. Another benefit to a wood-burning fireplace is its inexpensive fuel cost. If you...
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