by Lou Curley | Feb 24, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
There will always be some debate over the use of gas furnaces vs. wood burning stove. The fact is that both offer advantages and they serve the same function. One difference between the two is that users sometimes get the wrong idea about maintaining chimneys...
by Lou Curley | Feb 24, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
February is quickly coming to an end and we’re looking forward to spring and the new types of holidays to celebrate. Many area homeowners will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter, and even some of the more obscure holidays like Make Up...
by Lou Curley | Feb 24, 2016 | Fire Safety
If you don’t know that there is an efficient way to use your fireplace, then you may be building your fires incorrectly. You should not have to work too hard to keep your fire going when you could be relaxing and enjoying the warmth. While you may have...
by Lou Curley | Feb 23, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Have you ever just randomly noticed all of the shiny hardware on top of your chimney and questioned the validity of those items? Believe it or not, every single one of them is important to the protection of your chimney in some way. Here is a quick rundown of...
by Lou Curley | Feb 23, 2016 | Fire Safety
Dryer fires are more common than you might realize, in fact in 2010 there was an estimated 16,800 reports of fires in the US which involved dryers or washing machines. These fires were responsible for 51 deaths, 380 injuries and about $236 million in property...