by Lou Curley | Aug 29, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
Pretty soon the bell will be ringing for the kids to go to their first class of the school year. While that means that they will be busy with homework and after school activities, it also means that cooler temperatures are on their way. Here are 4 things that...
by Lou Curley | Aug 29, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Using your fireplace and chimney efficiently makes the home warmer and keeps your costs down. Anyone who has a fireplace should learn how to build a fire quickly. This will slow creosote buildup, and keep smoke from spilling into the home. Problems like ceiling...
by Lou Curley | Aug 29, 2017 | Fire Safety
As a homeowner, there are many chores that need to be done to keep your house in shape; some things need to be taken care of weekly, monthly, and yearly. One of those yearly tasks is your fireplace. It is such a wonderful feeling to be able to build a nice warm...
by Lou Curley | Aug 29, 2017 | Fire Safety
Being a homeowner has its advantages and disadvantages. Advantages include the ability to remodel, replace appliances, or paint whenever we like. Disadvantages include home maintenance and repairs; most of them just aren’t fun. One of the home maintenance items...
by Lou Curley | Aug 29, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
With the ownership of a fireplace comes the big responsibility of maintaining it and keeping it clean. This is necessary for more than just cosmetic reasons, and it is important even in areas where people use their fireplaces only occasionally. One of the good...
by Lou Curley | Jul 25, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
Homes that rely on gas or oil for heating and appliances should have the utility flue inspected and cleaned every time the chimney is inspected and cleaned. The utility flue provides ventilation for all of your oil or natural gas appliances in much the same way...
by Lou Curley | Jul 25, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
People often look surprised when I tell them that summer is the best season to schedule a chimney inspection. I actually have good reason for that recommendation and part of it boils down to scheduling conflicts. It becomes very difficult to schedule everyone...
by Lou Curley | Jul 25, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
Cooler temperatures always mean logs crackling and flames dancing in your fireplace, but have you taken the necessary precautions to ensure that you and your family are safe when you light your first fire of the season? There are a few things that you need to...
by Lou Curley | Jul 25, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Few things are as relaxing as sitting in front of a roaring fireplace on a cold winter night. One of the good things about using the fireplace for warmth is that it can help to lower your energy costs. It is also considered sustainable since most wood sources...
by Lou Curley | Jul 25, 2017 | Fire Safety
Many people are now thinking about installing fireplace inserts to increase heat output and efficiency. A fireplace insert is similar to a woodstove, but it is designed to fit into an existing fireplace. It has a firebox that is shielded by a shell made from...
