by Lou Curley | Jan 22, 2018 | Fire Safety
We all love hot roaring fires at this time of the year, but what to do with all that firewood? It’s not like we can just dump it all in a pile by the back door and hope for the best, right? Nope, it’s not that easy. Well, you can do that, but then you are...
by Lou Curley | Jan 20, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
Have you ever been to a ghost town or the ancient city of Pompeii in Italy, where complete chimneys seem to be standing amongst the ruins of the rest of the buildings? It is enough to make a person to believe that chimneys can last forever without any problems....
by Lou Curley | Jan 20, 2018 | Fire Safety
We know that we always tell you that you should never decorate your mantel over your fireplace, because it can become a fire safety hazard. Well, we know that it can become a huge blank space that you can get tired of looking at, so we wanted to give you a few...
by Lou Curley | Jan 20, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
You may think that mold can only grow in old abandoned buildings that are not maintained or cleaned. However, that could not be further from the truth. In fact, did you know that you could have mold growing in your chimney right now and you might not even be...
by Lou Curley | Jan 20, 2018 | Fire Safety
One of the first facts that people learn about carbon monoxide is that it is an extremely toxic gas. What makes it even more dangerous is the fact that it is odorless and colorless. You could be exposed to it without even knowing. When someone breathes in this...
by Lou Curley | Jan 20, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
There are times that chimneys can survive much longer than the buildings that they stand next to. That isn’t surprising if they were constructed properly from masonry and taken care of over the years. However, that isn’t to say that they do not have their...
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...
