Update Your Outdoor Oasis

People in the Asheville area have spent the last few months cooped up in their homes and are itching to take advantage of the much anticipated warmer weather. Many may struggle to come up with safe ways to socialize outside, but there is an easy solution. You can...

The Importance of Indoor Air Quality

Lately, our everyday lives have changed significantly, and for the safety of both ourselves and others, we have found ourselves spending the majority of our time in our home. Your home’s indoor air quality goes a long way towards keeping you healthy, and there are...

How do I Choose the Right Firewood?

Many homeowners assume that you can use any type of wood in their fireplace, but this is actually not the case. Properly purchasing, storing, and preparing firewood is crucial to keep your fireplace operating safely and efficiently. Fortunately, Wright’s Hearth, Heat...

When to get your Chimney Cleaned

A chimney cleaning probably isn’t something you think about doing until AFTER there is a serious problem. By then it’s something that adds stress to your already busy life. A clogged chimney can cause a chimney fire, which could potentially burn your house down....

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...