CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WPRI) - Improper disposal of ashes is blamed for causing close to 10,000 fires a year, including blazes that killed 5 members of a New England family on Christmas and devoured dozens of homes out West last month. Chief Kenneth Finlay of the Cumberland Hill fire department told Target 12 the seemingly simple task ignites about 9,800 house... [Read more...]

Beware of chimney sweep scare tactics Melissa Sardelli WPRI.com This time of year there are plenty of code calls from chimney companies to homeowners offering inexpensive cleanings. Greg Kendrick says his step-father who owns a 100-year-old Acushnet home recently received a call and agreed to a $50 chimney cleaning. But as it turns out, according to... [Read more...]

After delivering some restored fireplace tools at the historic Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, RI we took some photos of the beutiful fireplaces. Sometimes the best ideas are from period designs that are original to the era.  Read More →

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