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How to Light a Pilot Light on a Gas Fireplace in Overland Park & KC

On a Tuesday evening in January, when the wind chill hits -10 degrees in Overland Park, the last thing you want to see is a dark, cold fireplace….

Last Tuesday, a family in Mission Hills sat down to enjoy their hearth, only to find that their 1940s masonry chimney was acting more like a vacuum…

According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment like fireplaces caused 44,210 home fires annually between 2016 and 2020….

A hairline crack in your fireplace mortar might look like a minor cosmetic flaw, but it is actually the only thing standing between a 1,000-degree…

According to the National Fire Protection Association, nearly 25% of all residential fires are caused by a failure to clean or maintain heating…

On a Tuesday last November, a homeowner in Mission Hills noticed a dark water stain creeping across their living room ceiling. What looked like a…

When your gas fireplace sputters on a cold Kansas City night, your first instinct might be to call your HVAC company. For the safety of your home,…

Did you know that a traditional open-hearth fireplace can lose up to 85% of its heat straight up the chimney? It’s a frustrating reality for many…

As the Kansas winter approaches, that switch on your wall promises instant warmth and comfort. But did you know the National Fire Protection…

Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports over 400 Americans die from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning each…