by Lou Curley | May 15, 2014 | Chimney Cleaning
When most people think of chimney sweeps, their minds go straight to soot-covered men dancing on rooftops with cheerful tunes in the background. While Dick Van Dyke’s charming performance made chimney sweeping look whimsical, the reality is a bit grittier (and far...
by Lou Curley | May 15, 2014 | Chimney Cleaning
Let’s face it; it’s dark in the chimney. Examining a dark area for something dark is quite tricky. You can perform a chimney inspection on your own, but many homeowners aren’t familiar with the appearance of creosote, the substance that causes...
by Lou Curley | May 15, 2014 | Chimney Cleaning
I’ve previously written about this topic, so I hope this doesn’t feel terribly repetitive. I just feel that it needs to be discussed, and often, by someone who cares about the industry. Click here and then click to play the video to see the news spot that...
by Lou Curley | May 15, 2014 | Fire Safety
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), dryers and washing machines were involved in one out of every 22 home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments from 2006 to 2010. That’s a lot of laundry-related fires per year. The heating...
