by James Owens | May 28, 2024 | Fire
Fire can be mesmerizing. Gazing at a fire is a relaxing activity that can be almost hypnotic, and it’s fascinated humans for millennia. Now, we recognize that fire can be harnessed as a tool for heating, cooking food, or producing light…or embraced in cultural...
by James Owens | Apr 27, 2024 | Chimney Sweeping
It’s that time of year again – it’s annual chimney inspection time! As you watch a chimney technician from Owens Chimney Systems break out a cleaning brush and ascend the ladder to scope your chimney, the thought hits you: How did chimney sweeping even start? Chimney...
by James Owens | Mar 21, 2024 | Smoke Detector
Few experiences are more jarring than being abruptly woken in the night by the sharp, incessant beeping of a smoke detector. But, do you know what’s definitely worse? The alternative: waking to the smell of smoke signaling a fire ablaze in your home. That’s why...
by James Owens | Feb 22, 2024 | Chimney Caps
Chimneys often bear the brunt of winter’s fury, but it’s too easy to get caught up in the cold season’s beauty and look past crucial red flags. Although the thought of ice covering your chimney cap may seem like a picture-perfect snapshot at first,...
by James Owens | Jan 22, 2024 | Fireplaces and Stoves, Uncategorized
If you’re thinking about adding, replacing, or updating your fireplace, a little research will reveal a buffet of options. Whether that buffet seems enticing or a little daunting, the question is the same. Where to start? If you’re like most, you’ll type...
