by Lou Curley | Sep 18, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
That’s me, and I sweep chimneys. Next question! Okay, yes I realize that didn’t fully answer your questions, so I’ll elaborate. I’m sure you’ve seen the children’s favorite chimney sweep movie, Mary Poppins. We’re actually nothing like that, save the fact that we do...
by Lou Curley | Sep 18, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
Everyone wants to save money any way they can. I completely understand that, especially in today’s economy things are getting tough and money’s tight. It seems like everything is getting more expensive but wages aren’t getting any higher. However, when it comes to...
by Lou Curley | Sep 18, 2014 | Chimney Cleaning
Fireplaces and wood burning stoves are very popular choices for backup heat or supplemental heating sources. They’re also one of the major causes of house fires when they are not properly respected and maintained. The following safety tips apply to both fireplaces and...
by Lou Curley | Sep 17, 2014 | Fire Safety
I recently realized that most of my blog posts include a lot of information about wood burning stoves and fireplaces. I’ve rarely given information about gas burners, so that’s going to be my focus for today. Many homeowners are under the impression that because they...
by Lou Curley | Sep 17, 2014 | Fire Safety
Gas fireplaces are a wonderful addition to any home. They’re a great compromise if you want the look and feel of a nice warm fire during fall and winter, but don’t want to have to deal with firewood. Gas fireplaces provide more heat than their wood burning...