We all know about Christmas. It comes at the same time every year. But still, it has a way of sneaking up on us. One minute you’re unpacking Halloween decorations and buying candy, the next, Read more

Converting a fireplace from wood to gas is a popular home upgrade as more Pennsylvanians look for cleaner-burning options while still enjoying the classic ambiance of a fire. There is more to a professional fireplace Read more

Are your chimney and fireplace ready for the holidays? From the dazzling holiday lights and ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet to the ‘Steel City’s’ annual gingerbread competition, the winter holiday season in downtown Pittsburgh is a feast Read more

Are you ready for winter? Even though it’s the fall season, here in “The Steel City,” with evening temps already dipping into the 40s, many Pennsylvanians are already lighting their fireplaces. However, for a fireplace Read more

As fall settles in, Pittsburghers who love spending time outdoors and taking their dogs to the park may notice that pleasant, sunny afternoons are quickly turning into chilly evenings after sunset. It’s typical for this Read more

While your fireplace and stove are taking the chill out of your bones, your chimney is working hard to remove the smoke and fumes from your living space. Its ingenious design enables the open flue Read more

Did you know that every winter, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and Alleghany County fire departments respond to dozens of house fires that start in the chimney? In each case, the same preventable cause is Read more

From the tallest Gothic spires to the idyllic brick and stone masonry chimneys, the Greater Pittsburgh area is steeped in tradition. And with the arrival of the brisk fall weather and colorful foliage, the desire Read more

Lithium-ion batteries, commonly found in smartphones and tablets, are now prohibited from being carried in checked luggage on all domestic and international flights, following new regulations from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This decision Read more

If you are one of the many Pennsylvanians who appreciate the fresh scent and romantic ambiance of a sparkling, crackling natural fire, upgrading to a wood-burning insert will enhance that experience while also improving your Read more