Texas has experienced one of the worst wildfire season on record. Usually by now, the summer humidity keeps many communities safe from wildfire. However, now the entire state is experiencing a record drought, and there isn’t enough moisture to keep the fire at bay.
While we may not experience the same dry conditions here in Tennessee, we can still learn some very important lessons from the problems down in Texas. For starters, pay attention to local laws and ordinances regarding campfires and fireworks. The rules are there for a reason, and they are not to be a killjoy. They are there to keep loss of life and property from happening. To paraphrase an old saying, they only make a rule because someone caused a problem in the first place.
So, during these dry months of summer, pay attention to what you’re doing when you are working with fire. Learn about the things you can do to prevent a fire that gets out of hand. The best defense against a preventable fire is the person you see in the mirror.
Many of us have fire prevention and escape plans set up in our homes in the event of a house fire. There is no doubt that these types of plans help keep you and your family safe during emergency situations. If regular 
Chimneys that are not maintained properly have a tendency to “go wild”. That is, they break apart and become a danger to your home. For instance, if a chimney collapses on your home, you may be dealing with much more than roof damage. There may be danger to you and your family.
Since you are not using your chimney nearly as much during the summer, it is a great time to schedule an appointment to have it serviced. However, there are certain things you want to keep in mind. Due to the fact that a lot of folks are going to have the same idea, you will want to keep some things in mind.
In keeping the focus on chimney inspections and maintenance in the last few posts, we’d like to talk about chimney repointing. If you are a relatively new homeowner, or maybe have not always owned a home with a chimney, you may be unaware of what repointing a chimney consists of.
Sometimes, we feel it is a good idea to explain the various parts of a chimney. We find that it helps people communicate more effectively with their chimney sweeps. Today, we’ll talk about the chimney damper.
Anyone who owns a chimney will need to have it inspected on a regular basis. It is simply part of the cost of owning a chimney. However, did you know there 3 distinct levels of chimney inspections?
With all the rain we have had recently, it may be hard to believe that the dry season is not far away. This will be the time when our lawns don’t grow as fast, and the water sprinklers will be in full effect. It is also the time when you have to be very careful when using fire.
Tomorrow is the day we celebrate the sacrifices made by so many past and present Americans for the cause of freedom. In celebration and remembrance, we often get together with friends and family. Naturally, the warm weather this time of the year is primetime for grilling. We’ve mentioned some of these tips before, but it is never a bad idea to have a reminder.