by Lou Curley | Sep 18, 2014 | Fire Safety
September is here, and so are the con men and scammers who pretend to want to help you but only end up taking your money. A few years ago a large scam swept through most of the northeast. These guys would just happen to be in the neighborhood and see that your chimney...
by Lou Curley | Sep 18, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
The chimney liner is known by a couple of different names; chimney liner and chimney flue. So if I use both of those terms often, it’s because they’re completely interchangeable. The flue is available in a variety of materials, and performs an extremely important...
by Lou Curley | Sep 18, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
That’s me, and I sweep chimneys. Next question! Okay, yes I realize that didn’t fully answer your questions, so I’ll elaborate. I’m sure you’ve seen the children’s favorite chimney sweep movie, Mary Poppins. We’re actually nothing like that, save the fact that we do...
by Lou Curley | Sep 18, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
Everyone wants to save money any way they can. I completely understand that, especially in today’s economy things are getting tough and money’s tight. It seems like everything is getting more expensive but wages aren’t getting any higher. However, when it comes to...
by Lou Curley | Sep 18, 2014 | Chimney Cleaning
Fireplaces and wood burning stoves are very popular choices for backup heat or supplemental heating sources. They’re also one of the major causes of house fires when they are not properly respected and maintained. The following safety tips apply to both fireplaces and...
