by Lou Curley | Jul 25, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
People often look surprised when I tell them that summer is the best season to schedule a chimney inspection. I actually have good reason for that recommendation and part of it boils down to scheduling conflicts. It becomes very difficult to schedule everyone...
by Lou Curley | Jul 25, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
Cooler temperatures always mean logs crackling and flames dancing in your fireplace, but have you taken the necessary precautions to ensure that you and your family are safe when you light your first fire of the season? There are a few things that you need to...
by Lou Curley | Jul 25, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Few things are as relaxing as sitting in front of a roaring fireplace on a cold winter night. One of the good things about using the fireplace for warmth is that it can help to lower your energy costs. It is also considered sustainable since most wood sources...
by Lou Curley | Jul 25, 2017 | Fire Safety
Many people are now thinking about installing fireplace inserts to increase heat output and efficiency. A fireplace insert is similar to a woodstove, but it is designed to fit into an existing fireplace. It has a firebox that is shielded by a shell made from...
by Lou Curley | Jul 24, 2017 | Fire Safety
Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer, because sometimes people aren’t aware that they are at risk of being poisoned by this gas. This poisonous gas is created when fuels that contain carbon do not burn completely. Carbon monoxide is colorless,...
