by Lou Curley | Nov 28, 2017 | Fire Safety
In many homes, individuals make it a point to call the chimney sweep for their annual chimney sweeping and inspection. No one wants to be forced to deal with the risk of a chimney fire, but you should know that the dryer can also be dangerous. Thousands of...
by Lou Curley | Nov 28, 2017 | Fire Safety
Installing fireplace glass doors is a good way to make the fireplace look more attractive, but this accessory serves an important function as well. It plays a role in making the fireplace safer to use. With so many different styles and patterns, you can find...
by Lou Curley | Nov 28, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
The DIY concept has become so popular among homeowners that many of them take on jobs they lack the technical expertise to handle. Chimney inspection and cleaning easily fall into this category, and the potential for danger from fires or flue gases should cause...
by Lou Curley | Nov 28, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
The hearth protects your flooring and walls from fire. Most hearths are bricked boxes that have few stylistic qualities unless you take the time to add them. The functionality, after all, is what the builder is going for. Consider building your own hearth for...
by Lou Curley | Nov 28, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
There are multiple issues that you may not notice right away in your chimney. Those issues include a buildup of creosote, a damaged liner, and crumbling masonry. However, there is one issue that you may catch early on, and that would be a problem with your damper. If...
by Lou Curley | Nov 27, 2017 | Fire Safety
A smoky fireplace is one of the primary concerns homeowners have when they call us. Several things can cause the fireplace to smoke, so we want to tell you about them today. You may be able to troubleshoot the issue and fix it without our help! Cold Air Coming...
by Lou Curley | Nov 27, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
You’re probably familiar with the game Two Truths and a Lie. Today we’re going to tell you two chimney myths and one truth. See if you’re chimney-savvy enough to know the difference. We’ll tell the tales as they’re originally told, and then wrap it up in the...
by Lou Curley | Nov 27, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
With regular maintenance, a chimney rarely has any issues, so it is easy to take this structure for granted. Some people might even start to think that keeping it clean is simple. In fact, there are many tips online for do-it-yourselfers. While simple cleaning...
by Lou Curley | Nov 27, 2017 | Fire Safety
The chimney to your fireplace is only one of the vents that you need to make sure are not blocked with ice and snow during the winter months. Heating systems, water heaters, and stoves all have vents that go to the outside of your home, and if they become...
by Lou Curley | Nov 27, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
You may think that your chimney is ready for its first fire of the season, but have you had it cleaned recently? If you haven’t then you may be surprised at what could be lurking inside your chimney. Here are 3 things that may be lurking in your chimney:...
