by Lou Curley | Oct 23, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
All you want to do is sit in front of a warm fire on a weekend afternoon, but you may not get a chance if you smell something yucky as you go to light one. The odors that can come from chimneys can be quite unpleasant and no one is going to be able to sit in...
by Lou Curley | Oct 23, 2017 | Fire Safety
School is back in session and high school football fills most of our Friday nights. It’s fall, and the temperatures have plunged to make sure we’re well aware. Leaves are falling, Halloween is just around the corner, and the fireplace is looking pretty...
by Lou Curley | Oct 23, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
Having your chimney cleaned and inspected once a year can help you prevent unnecessary chimney fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. It can also prevent large repair bills or chimney collapses, because the damage will be detected much sooner. It may seem like anyone...
by Lou Curley | Oct 23, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Every homeowner has some sort of maintenance budget, no matter how modest. There will always be a few items that make the list every year, and money set aside to deal with these maintenance tasks. On the other hand, some people sometimes forget or sometimes ignore a...
by Lou Curley | Oct 23, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
How often do you think about your chimney? Is it only when you have a fire burning, or do you take the time to have maintenance completed on it at other times of the year? Well, your chimney is part of your home and it is definitely an item that needs to be...
by Lou Curley | Oct 5, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Every homeowner knows that a home with a traditional chimney has a heat producing appliance of some time, and it’s usually a fireplace or wood stove. What a lot of people don’t realize is that their home probably has a few different types of flue. A flue, by...
by Lou Curley | Oct 5, 2017 | Fire Safety
The thought of a house fire can be scary, and every homeowner understands the importance of doing everything possible to prevent one. Unfortunately, it is a fact that dryer vents do not always get the attention they deserve. Lint that moves from the dryer in the...
by Lou Curley | Oct 5, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Clay, metal, and cement are the three most common types of chimney liner. Each type of liner presents its own advantages and disadvantages. So, like every other part of homeownership, you have a decision to make when you need flue repair or replacement. Here are the...
by Lou Curley | Oct 5, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
The average homeowner is constantly looking for ways to save money. One target is the monthly bills, and this is even more evident during the winter months. Here are some inexpensive ways to increase heating efficiency in the home and lower your bills. Get rid of air...
by Lou Curley | Oct 5, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Anyone involved in property management or community representation recognizes that this is a major responsibility. Much of this rests on ensuring the safety of people in the community, and addressing public heath safety concerns. Chimney safety and maintenance should...
