Minnesota is known for its brutal, bone-chilling winters. We are used to bundling up, starting our cars 20 minutes before we leave the house, and cranking the heat. But while you are busy winterizing your car and pulling out the heavy coats, there is a silent threat sitting right on

We get this question all the time: “My fireplace seems to be working fine, so do I really need to pay someone to inspect it?” It’s a fair question. If smoke is going up and out, everything must be fine, right? Not quite. Your chimney is essentially an empty tube

When you think of fire hazards in your home, you probably think of candles, faulty wiring, or leaving the stove on. But did you know that your clothes dryer is one of the leading causes of house fires in the United States? According to the U.S. Fire Administration, failure to

Let’s be honest, Minnesota winters don’t mess around. When the temperature drops below zero and the windchill sets in, your fireplace goes from being a cozy aesthetic feature to a literal survival tool. But before you strike that first match of the season, you need to make sure your chimney