Vent Free Fireplace Odor

Cozy gas fireplace with realistic logs and warm flames.

This week I inspected a home with a vent-free fireplace. They’re common in Central Mississippi. After lighting the log set, my nose picked up a distinct odor. It smelled like a mix of burning dust and a kerosene lamp. The seller had three dogs and two cats – all inside/outside pets. If you’re having trouble […]

Air Sealing – Fireblock the Chimney Chase

Metal duct connected above a dark rectangular hole in a floor.

I’ve inspected countless homes with compromised framing cavities. See what a fire hazard looks like and how to mend it. HINT: It involves climbing in the attic. Know the rules.