by Jason Toomey | Mar 28, 2025 | Outdoor Heating
Adding an outdoor fire feature to your backyard is a great way to create a cozier, more inviting space for family and friends. Yet, whether you envision roasting marshmallows on a crisp evening, enjoying drinks by the warm glow of the flames, or enhancing your outdoor... by Jason Toomey | Feb 20, 2025 | Fireplace
Keeping your chimney in good condition is critical for safer and more efficient fireplace use, especially in colder climates like Western New York. Cold temperatures, snow, and ice can take a toll on chimney structures – especially masonry chimneys. And prolonged... by Jason Toomey | Jan 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
A push of a button, the flick of a switch, and – voila – instant heat and atmosphere. A gas fireplace can seem like a dream come true. …but when you switch your fireplace on and are left in the cold? Well, then the situation less than ideal. Don’t... by Jason Toomey | Dec 23, 2024 | Fireplace
Temps have dropped and many parts of New York have turned into a snow globe. Fireplaces serve this season not just as focal points and generators of ambiance, but to bring warmth into a living space – and we’re here to ensure yours is performing as well as... by Jason Toomey | Nov 25, 2024 | Chimney Anatomy
For your fireplace to function, it needs to have a chimney. To the casual observer, the chimney may seem like just a hollow masonry or stainless steel tube. In a sense it is that – but with quite a bit going on inside. The chimney is the vertical structure that... by Jason Toomey | Oct 23, 2024 | Fireplace Insert
Could you be getting more from your fireplace? If your thoughts have wandered to this question as the seasonal shift has you dreaming of cozy fireside evenings, you might not be alone. After all, who doesn’t want to increase comfort and efficiency where it’s possible... by Jason Toomey | Sep 29, 2024 | Wood Stove
There’s something magical about a wood stove. The gentle crackling of logs, the steady warmth radiating through the room – an appliance that has stood the test of time. Yet, despite their charm, wood stoves have been shrouded in myths and misconceptions for decades.... by Jason Toomey | Aug 28, 2024 | Gas Fireplace
The crackling warmth of a wood fire is undeniably cozy, but dealing with stocking logs, cleaning ash, and smoke can dampen the appeal for many homeowners. While the rustic charm of a wood-burning fireplace is undeniable, converting your traditional wood-burning unit... by Jason Toomey | Jul 29, 2024 | Fire Safety
Imagine…it’s finally date night. The kids are away and you can finally spend some quality time together and cook something other than chicken nuggets. As you move about the kitchen, lost in thought, you notice the stove is starting to smoke and catch flame: a grease... by Jason Toomey | Jun 29, 2024 | Mental Health
Dancing, flickering, crackling, glowing, roaring… These are just a few of the words we use to describe flames. The success of the human species has been intricately tied to fire since the beginning of time, but the relationship goes far beyond basic needs and... 
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