by James Owens | Sep 18, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Maintenance, Venting
Air quality issues Owens Chimney Systems We are all exposed to many kinds of outdoor pollutants. What we may not realize is that there are also many pollutants within our own homes. Knowing what they are, understanding their risks, and determining how to deal with...
by James Owens | Aug 22, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Fire Safety
Teaching Kids about Fire Safety Arguably the greatest human achievement was the discovery of fire. Fire is what allowed humanity to settle in one place. It allowed us to protect ourselves against the environment around us. It allowed us to cook our food to increase...
by James Owens | Mar 6, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety
As we get closer to using our fireplaces for the last time until fall, it is time to have a chimney sweep do some spring cleaning. Not only will we have better smelling homes, but whatever creosotes exist in the chimney will be gone. That leaves the home better...
by James Owens | Feb 12, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety
Perhaps the most essential fireplace tool for safety is a screen, even if the fireplace is equipped with glass doors. These retain heat and become extremely hot, so the screen functions in this case to prevent burns. In front of wood burning fireplaces, they keep...
by James Owens | Jan 19, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety
A number of factors can explain a smoking chimney. Correcting the problem may be as simple as checking to be sure the damper is open or as complicated as a chimney pot of the wrong size. The place to start is with problems that are easy to fix. The chimney should be...
by James Owens | Nov 14, 2012 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety
For those of us that live in colder climates, it is once again time to curl up beside a warm fire. However, if you have concerns about the best items to burn if your fireplace for the sake of the environment, you could be in a conundrum. What can you burn that will...