by Lou Curley | May 15, 2014 | Fire Safety
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), dryers and washing machines were involved in one out of every 22 home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments from 2006 to 2010. That’s a lot of laundry-related fires per year. The heating...
by Lou Curley | Apr 15, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
You see it everywhere, “inspect your chimney yearly” but no one really dives into the reason behind a yearly inspection. Is it really needed? If so, why? Today I’m going to address those concerns and give you valid reasons to schedule a yearly...
by Lou Curley | Apr 15, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
Are you aware that the heat that escapes through your chimney is responsible for about 8% of your heating costs each winter? That’s what my topic is today here on the blog. Eight percent may not sound like a lot of money, but consider the idea of paying that...
by Lou Curley | Apr 15, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
Chimneys here in the Philadelphia, PA area suffer through a barrage of elemental damage through each season. Winter brings a lot of snow and ice, spring pelts your chimney with heavy rain and winds, summertime heat is merciless and can cause metal to buckle, and...
by Lou Curley | Apr 15, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
Most homeowners strive to take great care of their possessions. A home is a major investment after all; it deserves to be taken care of and properly maintained. Unfortunately, many homeowners don’t realize that their chimney needs more attention than they give...
