Chimney & Fireplace Tips
Expert Advice from Our Team
Seasonal tips, safety guides, and product insights from Wichita’s trusted hearth professionals.
Winter Weather and Your Chimney
Fall is almost halfway over since the arrival of November. Most of the leaves have fallen and the sunlight seems to...
Read MoreWhy Choose a Certified Chimney Sweep
Would you go and have a thorough check-up of your body with a doctor that hasn’t finished medical school? Would you...
Read MoreWhy a Direct Vent Gas Insert Might Be the Right Choice for Your Home
Wood stoves, inserts, and fireplace can be messy and require a lot of work and attention. Gas hearth appliances, on the...
Read MoreWhy a CSIA Chimney Inspection is Important When Buying or Selling a Home
A home inspection is very important to have completed when you are purchasing a home. However, one key area that can...
Read MoreWhat to Expect from Home Safe Hearth & Chimney at Your Appointment
We’ve all swept a floor at some point, but sweeping a chimney is not like sweeping a floor. Chimney sweeping requires...
Read MoreWhat To Do If Your Chimney Stinks
Nonsense in your home is a good thing especially when it is combined with lots of smiles and laughter. Non-scents is...
Read MoreWhat Causes a Leaky Chimney?
We won’t try to sugarcoat it: A chimney leak is a frustrating, sometimes expensive problem to have, which is why, at...
Read MoreWe Love Wichita
Wichita, Kansas is a wonderful place to call home and Home Safe Hearth & Chimney is proud to live here and to own a...
Read MoreWater Leaks May Be From Your Chimney
Whether you are experiencing a current water leak or just the stains and damage of a prior water leak it’s important to...
Read MoreWatch For Chimney Damage After Storms
Storms can be traumatic. Whether it’s a snow and ice storm, thunderstorm with hail and lightning, tornado, or any...
Read MoreVirtual Chimney Assessments
Cool New Feature Now Available on our Website! We are able to provide generalized quotes and evaluations for you...
Read MoreUpgrade Your Fireplace
Many homeowners today find that they love the cozy atmosphere a fireplace has to offer, but have no time or energy to...
Read MoreTypical Masonry Repairs
When approaching the time of year when you know your masonry chimney will be put to more extensive use, it is important...
Read MoreThe Work of Wood Getting You Down?
If Home Safe Hearth & Chimney techs have heard it once, we’ve heard it a thousand times: “I love my wood fireplace, I...
Read MoreThe Science of Combustion
Have you ever given a thought to what is happening inside of your chimney when you have a problem? This overview should...
Read MoreThe Importance of CSIA Certification
What is the CSIA? The CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) is a non-profit organization that strives to promote...
Read MoreThe Dangers of Ivy on Your Chimney
When it comes to decorating your chimney, growing ivy around it may seem like the obvious choice. This plant helps add...
Read MoreThe Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
The majority of homes rely on some type of combustion to produce heat, meaning the heating appliance burns some kind of...
Read MoreThe Chimney Swifts are Coming! The Chimney Swifts are Coming!
The Migrating Chimney Swifts will be Arriving Soon! Just a reminder that if you have a chimney without a chimney cap...
Read MoreSchedule Chimney Service Before the First Fire
Now that the seasons have turned, fall is here in full force and winter is coming soon. The chilly winds have colorful...
Read MoreSchedule an Inspection with your CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep
Everyone is looking ahead to the chilly weather coming up. The days are shorter, the leaves are falling, and the wind...
Read MorePrice vs. Benefit
When it comes to buying anything new, price tends to plays a key role in anyone’s decision-making process. While...
Read MoreOutdoor Fireplace: an Overview
You better believe we get a lot more requests for outdoor fireplaces this time of year. During the summer, people in...
Read MoreKeeping the Water Out
Why do You Need to Waterproof Your Chimney? Sometimes, this dilemma is taken lightly or is underestimated in most...
Read MoreIs the Cold Weather Affecting Your Chimney?
Winter has barely begun, and already all across the US, we are already facing brutally cold temperatures. This cold...
Read MoreIncreasing Draft Efficiency
When you talk about draft in general, it can mean all sorts of things. Draft can be your initial input in writing that...
Read MoreImportant Fire Safety Tips for Your Home
Too many people do not think about fire safety until it is too late. Take these preventative measures to keep your home...
Read MoreImportance Of Using A CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep
You want the best doctor for you and the best car for your family, why wouldn’t you want the best home maintenance...
Read MoreImportance of Properly Seasoned Wood
If you own a wood-burning fireplace, making sure that you are using appropriate fuel is essential in maintaining both...
Read MoreHow to Select and Store Firewood
Ideally, the best time to buy your firewood is in the spring or summer. However, if you are just now thinking about...
Read MoreHow to Build a Proper Fire
One of my favorite things about the cooler months of the year is spending time next to a warm, cozy fire. The crackling...
Read MoreHoliday Fireplace Safety Tips
Now that Thanksgiving is over, the holiday hustle and bustle has begun. When hanging the stockings by the chimney with...
Read MoreHigh Efficiency Zone Heating
With technology constantly evolving and generally improving people’s lives, you cannot help but wonder if the latest...
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving from Our Team to Your Family!
As we prepare for a short work week here at Home Safe, our Team wants to wish each and every one of you a Happy...
Read MoreFireplaces and Your Home’s Value
The thought of adding a fireplace to your house often offers idyllic images of sitting in front of a fire on a snowy...
Read MoreFireplace Retrofits
When you want to give your fireplace a new look, fireplace retrofits are an easy, inexpensive way to change the image...
Read MoreFire Safety Tips
One of the biggest responsibilities of owning a fireplace is educating yourself on fire safety. Without proper...
Read MoreFire Safety Education
If you own a fireplace, it is important to be aware of the many precautions involved with handling fires. Keeping one’s...
Read MoreFamily Fire Safety
Reality check: we aren’t in control of most of the things in our lives. Sometimes…things just happen. We can take every...
Read MoreFacts About HeatShield®
Your chimney’s flue is an often overlooked but very important component to your fireplace. A properly functioning flue...
Read MoreFactors to Consider When Upgrading Your Fireplace
If you have an older traditional fireplace, you may have noticed your heating costs increasing each year....
Read MoreExplaining Creosote and How It Threatens Your Chimney
As a home and fireplace owner, you might be looking for ways to prevent damage to your investment. Getting educated...
Read MoreEffects Of Winter On Your Chimney
Spring is here and everyone is so relieved to shed the nasty winter weather in favor of sunshine and mild temperatures....
Read MoreDryer Vent Servicing
According to the National Fire Protection Association, dryers are one of the leading causes of residential fires in the...
Read MoreDryer Vent Safety
Lack of information can lead to many dangers. A lot of homeowners are guilty of taking for granted things they THINK...
Read MoreDon’t Wait Until Fall to Have Your Chimney Serviced
Believe it or not – the dog days of summer are coming to an end. Before long, the kids will be back in school, and you...
Read MoreDo You Have a Draft Problem?
Do you feel air coming into your home via the fireplace? Does your house smell of smoke a lot of the time? Do you have...
Read MoreDealing With A Leaky Chimney? 5 Possible Causes
With the unpredictable Kansas weather and all of the rain we have seen, you may have noticed some leaks around your...
Read MoreConversion to Gas
During winter, you have to ensure that you produce enough heat to keep your loved ones warm and comfortable. Having a...
Read MoreConsidered an Insert?
Have you been thinking about updating the look of your fireplace? Or even converting the fuel source of an old, damaged...
Read MoreChoose the Best Hearth and Fireplace by Avoiding Builder Grade
Many homeowners who have had a home built from the ground up have heard of the term “builder grade.” It refers to the...
Read MoreCan you burn your Christmas tree in the fireplace?
Christmas is over. It’s time to take the decorations down, and now you may be asking what you can do with your REAL...
Read MoreBuying a Wood Stove or Insert
If you are looking for an appliance to heat your home, consider buying a wood burning stove from Home Safe Hearth and...
Read MoreBasics of Ash Removal
Ash. Dirt. Dust. These are things we don’t want messing up the cleanliness of our homes. However, there is no way of...
Read MoreAnatomy of Your Chimney
Even if you failed anatomy in high school, there’s no reason you can’t learn a thing or two about what makes your...
Read MoreAlternative Heating Options
If you are considering adding a new type of heating appliance to your home, it is important to consider your options ....
Read MoreAll About Prefabricated Chimneys
If you have moved into a newly built home, you may have a prefabricated (or prefab) chimney instead of a traditional...
Read MoreAll About Chimney Caps
Chimney caps are an important aspect of owning a fireplace. They are placed at the top of the chimney and work to...
Read More7 Reasons Why Summer Is the Best Time to Get Your Chimney Cleaned
It’s June, and you’re probably thinking of warm Summer days by the pool, and the last thing on your mind are the long...
Read More6 Questions to Ask Your Sweep
Maintenance for your heating system begins and ends with your chimney. Understanding the basics of chimney sweeping...
Read More3 Ways a Different Fireplace May Save You Money
Nothing is quite as rewarding at the end of a long winter day as coming home and thawing out in front of a roaring...
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