by Lou Curley | May 31, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
Now that the summer season is about to kick off, spring cleaning should not be the only thing on your mind. Having used your fireplace throughout the previous winter, the chimney will need some attention. When you put together your summer home maintenance checklist,...
by Lou Curley | May 31, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Chimney maintenance is essential not just for efficiency, but for home safety as well. Unfortunately, many people think it should be at the bottom of the summer maintenance checklist. If you want to keep your chimney working the way it should and protect your home,...
by Lou Curley | May 31, 2017 | Fire Safety
Most households couldn’t properly function without the dryer. The laundry room would be nearly empty without this beloved appliance, and everyone would be waiting on their clothes to air dry. What most homeowners don’t think about before it’s too...
by Lou Curley | May 31, 2017 | Fire Safety
When we talk about chimney safety, the most common issues are usually the risk of fires, and the dangers of carbon monoxide. Creosote is not the only cause of chimney fires, as the height of the structure makes it a good target for lightning. Lightning strikes account...
by Lou Curley | May 25, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Every chimney needs some type of repair during its lifetime, and neglecting this can pose a risk to the home and its inhabitants. When a chimney technician carries out an inspection on a regular basis, minor damage may be found from one season to the next. Repairing...
by Lou Curley | May 25, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
We’ve written several blogs on how to prepare your chimney and fireplace for winter, including a quick 10 steps style preparation article. But today we’re going to focus on preparing your fireplace and chimney for summer. Call us if you’re ready to...
by Lou Curley | May 25, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
While a chimney can make you more comfortable during the winter season, it needs maintenance to keep doing its job. The winter and rainy seasons take a toll on the structure, and this is not noticed until the warm summer months arrive. The warmer period can pose its...
by Lou Curley | May 25, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
You know that waterproofing the chimney is extremely important, but you may not know exactly how to do the task on your own. Waterproofing the chimney can be done as a DIY project, but you need to understand that it does require the use of a ladder. You have to...
by Lou Curley | May 25, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Your chimney has a major function in your home and it works hard to keep the smoke and flames from a fire from entering your home. There are many myths about chimneys that have been floating around for years and we want to address some of them. Our goal is to...
by Lou Curley | May 22, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
Sunny days, warmer temperatures, and vacations galore – Summer has arrived! This is not generally the time of year that you are thinking about your chimney, but maybe you should be. A little maintenance now can save you a lot of headaches when the cold winter...
