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...
by Lou Curley | Jul 24, 2017 | Fire Safety
Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer, because sometimes people aren’t aware that they are at risk of being poisoned by this gas. This poisonous gas is created when fuels that contain carbon do not burn completely. Carbon monoxide is colorless,...
by Lou Curley | Jul 24, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
We love sitting in front of our fireplace and spending time with family and friends when the weather is colder and we are sure that you are doing the exact same thing when time allows. While you are sitting there enjoying the warmth, do you ever get the...
by Lou Curley | Jul 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Water damage; it’s something every homeowner fears. Many times we hear it when we’ve had ongoing plumbing problems or chimney leaks that have damaged other areas of the home. We may be looking at serious issues like structural weakness or black mold...
by Lou Curley | Jul 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Homeowners become accustomed to certain problems that crop up with the home in time. Whether it was a problem with the dishwasher last week and the HVAC this week or vice versa, most homeowners can strike up a random conversation with a fellow homeowner about...
by Lou Curley | Jul 24, 2017 | Fire Safety
The fireplace is a standard fixture in many homes, but more and more we are learning that they can sometimes be inefficient heat producers. Using seasoned wood and maintaining the chimney can help, but the best way to boost efficiency is by installing a...
by Lou Curley | Jul 20, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
Cooler temperatures, shorter days, and falling red, orange, and yellow leaves. These are all signs that fall is upon us and we will all be spending more and more time inside our homes. If you are anything like us, that time indoors involves decorating for the new...
