by Lou Curley | Jun 24, 2017 | Fire Safety
Dryer fires are a real problem for homeowners in the United States. They are the cause of approximately 15,500 fires every year. We often assist homeowners with dryer maintenance and dryer vent cleaning in effort to prevent dryer fires. Here’s what you can do to...
by Lou Curley | Jun 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Most of the time, rain is a welcome feature of nature, but for property owners it can bring a number of problems. As the summer starts to heat up, the rains can offer some relief. If your chimney is not in the best shape, you will find this out quickly. Chimney leaks...
by Lou Curley | Jun 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
There are a few things that can cause the odors that are coming from your chimney and the best way to determine what is causing the smell and get rid of it is to call and have your chimney cleaned and inspected. You can use a powerful flashlight and look up the...
by Lou Curley | Jun 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
We all understand how difficult it is to decorate the fireplace during the fall and winter months. We have to move everything and disrupt the decor throughout the room just to start a fire to knock the chill out of the room or to enjoy that cozy glow. But we rarely...
by Lou Curley | Jun 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Homeowners who routinely have the chimney inspected and professionally cleaned understand that they will receive a repair and protect diagnosis at some point. The chimney is very sturdy, but it is not indestructible. It isn’t an out of sight – out of mind...
by Lou Curley | Jun 23, 2017 | Fire Safety
Most people worry about their children being near the fireplace during the winter months, because that is when a fire is burning. However, the fireplace can be dangerous throughout the entire year if the proper precautions have not been taken. Here are 4 things that...
by Lou Curley | Jun 23, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Water and chimneys do not like each other. Well, actually, water likes chimneys, but chimneys do not work so great once water has been introduced to them. Plus, water that leaks into your chimney during those summertime storms can cause odors as well as a lot of...
by Lou Curley | Jun 23, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Homeowners now have many options for reheating their homes, but in the past the fireplace was the only way to do this. With modern heating features, the fireplace has now become a point where the home can lose heat or cool air. A drafty fireplace can be a major...
by Lou Curley | Jun 23, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Many chimney sweeps will agree that chimney neglect is a common problem. Some homeowners still fail to get annual cleanings, and fail to respond quickly to signs of damage. Chimney safety is not the only issue here, as chimney defects can affect other parts of the...
by Lou Curley | Jun 23, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
While it is usually recommended that you clean your chimney once a year, it is not always so straightforward. The development of creosote inside the chimney does not always happen at the same rate. This can be influenced by the type of wood you use, how dry it is, and...
