by Lou Curley | Mar 23, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
Most people enjoy cozying up by the fireplace in winter, but when the warm weather rolls they stop thinking about the fireplace, or the chimney for that matter. But a clean chimney is also a safe one, just ask the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)....
by Lou Curley | Mar 23, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Your chimney is one of the most important parts of your house. It allows you to run the heater or build a fire in your fireplace without endangering your family with dangerous CO2. But since you really don’t think about chimneys unless they are broken,...
by Lou Curley | Mar 23, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
A leaking chimney means trouble for your fireplace and for your home as well. Water penetration can damage the structure of your chimney, and cause it to deteriorate fast. If you think you may have a chimney leak, don’t wait to have it checked. Many people try...
by Lou Curley | Mar 23, 2016 | Fire Safety
The dryer is a pretty impressive piece of equipment. We can throw clean, wet clothing into it and within 45 minutes to an hour, they’re dry. Most of today’s models are even energy star approved and help save money over older dryers. But they all still have the...
by Lou Curley | Mar 23, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
If you think that the heat generated in the fireplace means that water will not be a problem you are wrong. One of the first things any qualified chimney sweep will recommend is waterproofing the structure. This is not an unnecessary expense; it is actually...
