by Lou Curley | Feb 23, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Have you ever just randomly noticed all of the shiny hardware on top of your chimney and questioned the validity of those items? Believe it or not, every single one of them is important to the protection of your chimney in some way. Here is a quick rundown of...
by Lou Curley | Feb 23, 2016 | Fire Safety
Dryer fires are more common than you might realize, in fact in 2010 there was an estimated 16,800 reports of fires in the US which involved dryers or washing machines. These fires were responsible for 51 deaths, 380 injuries and about $236 million in property...
by Lou Curley | Feb 23, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
Finding the right tools to clean your chimney is pretty easy. All you have to do is a few quick internet searches and you’re usually good to go. What they don’t tell you is just how messy the job is and how much you’ll hate not being able to...
by Lou Curley | Feb 23, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
DIY homeowners love to jump into home improvement projects. As a homeowner myself, I usually encourage this type of adventure. One DIY project I can’t stand behind, however, is chimney cleaning. It isn’t because I don’t think you can do it or...
by Lou Curley | Feb 23, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
When we think of mold in the home, we usually visualize basements, bathrooms, and behind walls – the obvious places, right? But did you know that there is also a risk of mold in your chimney? Just like with any other surface, mold will grow in a chimney...