by Lou Curley | Dec 29, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
A chimney sweep is a professional who has the requisite tools and training to ensure that you can use your chimney without worry each winter. A sweep must be certified, and carry out each inspection in a professional manner. After an inspection, the homeowner will...
by Lou Curley | Dec 29, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
You may think that every chimney sweep is serious and dedicated to their job… While that is true, we do love ourselves a clean and safe chimney, we also have a lighter side. That side loves to share trivia facts that are interesting and unusual. Here are 7 crazy...
by Lou Curley | Dec 29, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
The maintenance of a chimney is not something to be taken lightly. Professionals encourage homeowners to get them cleaned and inspected annually even if they are used only a few times. A clean, well-maintained chimney is also a safe one, so there are good...
by Lou Curley | Dec 29, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
While many homeowners have a good amount of chimney knowledge, it still remains a source of a few myths. It is good to learn as much as you can about this heating source, but you should be aware that there is still some misinformation out there. Here are a few...
by Lou Curley | Dec 29, 2017 | Fire Safety
Wood burning is still a popular way to provide the home with supplemental heating and lower heating costs. This adds a sense of comfort on cold nights, but you should also be concerned about making efficient, safe fires. Here are some simple rules to burning...
by Lou Curley | Dec 27, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Masonry, while being extremely strong and the choice of siding for many homes, is porous and susceptible to water damage. It needs to be sealed every three to five years to prevent water penetration. You can usually see signs of water damage if you know what to...
by Lou Curley | Dec 27, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
You’ve seen other chimney sweeps doing business throughout town, and they don’t appear to be CSIA certified; so what’s the deal? Is certification really necessary for a chimney sweep? We’ll give you some information about the industry and let you make that...
by Lou Curley | Dec 27, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
It just dawned on us this week that this will be one of the last blog posts of the year! 2017 is quickly coming to an end. We’ve shared so much about chimney cleaning, chimney repair, and chimney inspections this year. We’ve met new clients and reconnected with...
by Lou Curley | Dec 27, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
The cold weather of winter affects everything. We notice things like aching joints and the fact that it takes longer for our car to start and warm up. But we don’t always notice things like brick and mortar, or asphalt – until they begin to crumble or a...
by Lou Curley | Dec 27, 2017 | Fire Safety
You may think that all you need to do is add some kindling with a couple of logs to your fireplace and light a match, and voila you have a fire. However, it is a little more difficult than that. There are a few rules that you should follow to ensure that you...
