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...
by Lou Curley | Sep 28, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Summer storms can be bad, but winter storms should not be taken lightly either. Like summer storms these can vary in terms of severity. Sometimes there is just heavy rain, but in many such instances people have to deal with sustained blizzards. The temperature will...
by Lou Curley | Sep 28, 2017 | Fire Safety
A wood burning stove adds charm and warmth to a home, but there is another side that some people don’t like to think about. They require regular maintenance not just for efficiency, but also for safety. A well maintained fireplace can be a money saver as well. The...
by Lou Curley | Sep 28, 2017 | Fire Safety
For some home buyers, the fireplace is an important feature. It has an aesthetic function, but for most people it signifies warmth and comfort in the colder months. More than half of all homes in the US have one, so people should be aware of the possible dangers. With...
by Lou Curley | Sep 28, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Winter will be here before any of us are really ready for it, so we recommend that you don’t fight it any more than you have to. There are quite a few things that we all need to add to our to-do list, so that we are ready for whatever winter sends our way this year....
