by Lou Curley | Aug 29, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Using your fireplace and chimney efficiently makes the home warmer and keeps your costs down. Anyone who has a fireplace should learn how to build a fire quickly. This will slow creosote buildup, and keep smoke from spilling into the home. Problems like ceiling...
by Lou Curley | Aug 29, 2017 | Fire Safety
As a homeowner, there are many chores that need to be done to keep your house in shape; some things need to be taken care of weekly, monthly, and yearly. One of those yearly tasks is your fireplace. It is such a wonderful feeling to be able to build a nice warm...
by Lou Curley | Aug 29, 2017 | Fire Safety
Being a homeowner has its advantages and disadvantages. Advantages include the ability to remodel, replace appliances, or paint whenever we like. Disadvantages include home maintenance and repairs; most of them just aren’t fun. One of the home maintenance items...
by Lou Curley | Aug 29, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
With the ownership of a fireplace comes the big responsibility of maintaining it and keeping it clean. This is necessary for more than just cosmetic reasons, and it is important even in areas where people use their fireplaces only occasionally. One of the good...
by Lou Curley | Jul 25, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
Homes that rely on gas or oil for heating and appliances should have the utility flue inspected and cleaned every time the chimney is inspected and cleaned. The utility flue provides ventilation for all of your oil or natural gas appliances in much the same way...