Firescreens

Fireplace screens were developed in the early 18th century as a way for the elite to prevent embers from coming into the room, and a way to decorate the fireplace in the off season when the fireplace itself wasn’t being used. The earliest screens were made of wood and...

The History of Chimney Sweeps

Chimney Sweeping has never been an easy job, but throughout the years the job has developed into a safer job for the customer as well as the sweeper. Chimney sweeping started in the early 16th century in England, where the love of a fireplace grew into a household...