by loucurleyschimney | Aug 15, 2025 | Chimney Sweeping
A fireplace should create warmth, ambiance, and comfort, not fill your home with smoke. If your chimney and fireplace are producing more smoke than they should, it’s not just a nuisance. It could be a sign of a serious underlying issue with draft, ventilation, or the...
by loucurleyschimney | Jul 15, 2025 | Chimney Sweeping
As summer winds down and cooler temperatures begin to set in, it’s natural to start thinking about cozy fires, warm drinks, and quiet nights by the fireplace. But before you light that first fire of the season, there’s one important task every homeowner should...
by Lou Curley | Jan 15, 2025 | Chimney Sweeping
It’s widely known that the cornerstone of chimney maintenance is having an annual inspection completed, along with regular chimney sweepings. Commonly, fireplace users schedule these maintenance tasks in spring or summer, so all is well before the burning season sets...
by Lou Curley | Dec 21, 2024 | Gas Fireplace Repair
You went to turn on your convenient and efficient gas fireplace in Drexel Hill, only to be left with no flames…or a pilot light that keeps going off…or a general lack of heat. If you’re wondering why your gas fireplace in Drexel Hill isn’t working, the answer might be...
by Lou Curley | Nov 20, 2024 | Seasoned Firewood
Do you give a lot of thought to the wood you throw on your fireplace fires? If not, you should be. When considering what’s ok and not okay to burn in your fireplace, there’s really just one simple rule: The only thing you should be burning in your fireplace is...
by Lou Curley | Oct 16, 2024 | Furnace and Boiler
Regular inspections of your furnace or boiler flue are essential for maintaining a safer and more efficient heating system in your home. Whether you’re using your heating system daily during the colder months or only occasionally, wear and tear, buildup, and...
by Lou Curley | Sep 23, 2024 | Chimney Repair
When it comes to hiring for any work in your Drexel Hill home, finding the right chimney specialist for the job is a must. You wouldn’t hire a plumber to build you some new cabinets, and you wouldn’t hire an electrician to install your new bath and shower....
by Lou Curley | Aug 21, 2024 | Prefabricated Fireplace
Factory-built fireplaces, also known as prefab or manufactured fireplaces, are pre-assembled fireplace units. They became popular due to their affordability, ease of installation, and the variety of styles available to match different home aesthetics. Unlike...
by Lou Curley | Jul 22, 2024 | Chimney Inspection
Gas heating systems are great – they’re low maintenance, they provide efficient heat, they don’t leave behind a big mess, they burn cleanly…the list could go on. But what does all that mean in terms of professional maintenance? How often should...
by Lou Curley | Jun 29, 2024 | Seasoned Firewood
Understanding how to tell if wood is properly seasoned is crucial for anyone who uses wood for heating, whether it’s for your fireplace, stove, insert, or campfire. Seasoned wood is wood that has been dried long enough to significantly reduce its moisture...
