by Lou Curley | Mar 19, 2015 | Chimney Cleaning
I’ve seen a lot of hype about DIY chimney cleaning methods and products, and I wanted to address those in today’s blog post. When you cut down to the basics, yes, you can clean your own chimney using a variety of DIY methods. Many homeowners do a great job at...
by Lou Curley | Mar 19, 2015 | Chimney Cleaning
March is coming to a close and April is just around the corner. That means most of us are in the middle of compiling our to-do or our honey-do checklists for spring cleaning and home improvement projects that will last well into the summer. If you don’t...
by Lou Curley | Mar 19, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Everyone knows that water is very damaging. It erodes earth and rock, carry away large pieces of land during mudslides, and it wreaks havoc on your masonry chimney. We don’t see the damage every time it rains, but it slowly creeps up until the damage is so...
by Lou Curley | Feb 18, 2015 | Fireplace Cleaning
Today’s fireplaces serve the dual purpose of providing warmth and acting as attractive interior design pieces. This mixture of function and design works well when you pay attention to maintenance. If maintenance is ignored, you will eventually start to have problems,...
by Lou Curley | Feb 18, 2015 | Fire Safety
The fireplace not only makes a room cozy and warm, it can create the right mood in many situations. However, if it is not working properly, you will not be able to enjoy this appliance to its full extent. A gas fireplace requires less work than a traditional wood...