Fireplaces aren’t the most efficient home heating systems, but we challenge you to find one that’s more beautiful. There’s something about the real flame, crackling sounds, and earthy aromas that speak to our souls, something Read more

Winters in the Pittsburgh, PA, region are brutal, and no one who lives here needs to be told that. What some homeowners aren’t aware of, however, is the damaging effect that freezing and thawing water Read more

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