by Lou Curley | Jun 20, 2015 | Chimney Cleaning
A professional chimney sweep offers many more services than just cleaning. A good one can actually help your chimney last longer, and keep your home and family safe when you use your fireplace and chimney. Because the industry is somewhat soft on the issue of...
by Lou Curley | Jun 20, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Requesting a home inspection is something that most prospective home buyers do without question. The ability to know that the home they’ve fallen in love with is structurally secure and has no major problems with plumbing, electrical, and even some appliances,...
by Lou Curley | Jun 20, 2015 | Fire Safety
Fire needs three things to burn – oxygen, heat, and fuel. The chimney presents the perfect place for a fire because it is hot when it’s in use, it has openings in each end for oxygen, and unless it’s properly cleaned, it has creosote lining the inside walls of...
by Lou Curley | Jun 19, 2015 | Fireplace Cleaning
Every homeowner has a schedule for maintenance tasks, but a few areas may not get the kind of attention they deserve. One home feature that needs to be revisited each year is the fireplace. An annual inspection will tell you all you need to know about its...
by Lou Curley | Jun 19, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Buying a home is a tremendous responsibility. When you finally find that dream house and you are ready to buy, things can seem euphoric. In some instances, potential home buyers dismiss small issues, and overlook some elements of the home. It’s easy to get...