by Lou Curley | Jun 24, 2016 | Fire Safety
Fireplaces are nice to have because they provide warmth on cold days and they make the atmosphere in a house nice, cozy and relaxing. However if a fireplace is not properly maintained it can become a dangerous item in any house. Here are a few things that we...
by Lou Curley | Jun 24, 2016 | Fire Safety
Every homeowner thinks about laundry, but many of them do not think about how there is a chance that their dryer vents are blocked or full of lint. The lint that collects in dryer vents is very combustible and a fire can start very unexpectedly. The U.S....
by Lou Curley | Jun 24, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
When most people think of summer, a number of things come to mind. Most of us think about days by the beach or poolside, blockbuster movies, a range of outdoor activities and many other things that help to define the season. You probably have a lot of things...
by Lou Curley | Jun 23, 2016 | Fire Safety
Choosing the best firewood for your fireplace or wood burning stove isn’t always easy. We have so many types of firewood available that it can get confusing. The best types of wood to burn are hardwoods like oak, maple, and birch, while avoiding softer woods...
by Lou Curley | Jun 23, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
A leaking chimney can lead to water related problems on the interior of your home including mold, mildew, and wood rot. It can also lead to structural weakness in the chimney and the home itself. Water may enter the chimney in a variety of ways including...
