by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Fire Safety
Whenever anyone talks about fireplace efficiency, the main topic will always be the correct way to light a fire. Many people still think that starting the fire at the bottom makes sense since it will travel upwards and consume the wood at the top of the pile....
by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
A regular chimney inspection by a CSIA certified chimney sweep isn’t the only way to know if you need a new chimney cap. You may notice water in the firebox or a musty smell coming from the chimney. You may suddenly have a small bird or animal in the...
by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
People rarely use their chimneys in the summer, so most of them do not even give these structures much attention. This is the time for maintenance, and it is also when you would close off the chimney. Some people make the mistake of leaving the chimney dampers...
by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
Everyone who grew up watching Disney movies remembers Dick Van Dyke covered in soot singing and dancing on the rooftops. His group of like-minded chimney sweeps and ragamuffins sang catchy little songs like Chim Chim Cheree and Step in Time while cleaning out...
by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
If you get an annual chimney inspection and cleaning, you are doing your part to lower your expenses and to protect your home. This does not mean that everyone else will have the same feelings about protecting your property. Some chimneys do not receive the...
