by Steve Sobczak | May 13, 2013 | Fire Safety
Counter-intuitively and therefore surprisingly, the focal ‘points of fire safety’ are different for different people. Environmentalists, loving parents, managers, park rangers, landlords, and homeowners all see ‘the point of fire safety’ in slightly different ways....
by Steve Sobczak | May 5, 2013 | Chimneys
Chimney inspections are sometimes required by municipal codes, and are always recommended by governing bodies. The inspection procedures and standards encoded in laws are established by the National Fire Protection Association and enforced by the CSIA and similar...
by Steve Sobczak | Apr 28, 2013 | Fire Safety
Poorly performing vents add to the expense of operating the dryer, since it takes longer to get things dry. Undisturbed dryer vents make attractive homes for animals that turn them into deadly ones for all involved. If neither of those suffices to impress you with...
by Steve Sobczak | Apr 14, 2013 | Chimneys
Understanding whether chimney caps are important for you is complicated. The best way for you to make a decision when it comes to choosing and maintaining a chimney cap is to consult a chimney sweep. Even more than your cap, their job is to stay on top of every...
by Steve Sobczak | Apr 6, 2013 | Fire Safety
Unlike in Japan, where kerosene heaters are often primary heating appliances, they are widely used for a quick burst of extra heat in American households. As a result, they are not generally thought of as things that pose a danger as long as they are kept away from...
