by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Regular chimney cleaning and inspection are extremely important for the health of your chimney. Routine maintenance is required for our vehicles and even for us as we visit our doctor and dentist for annual examinations. A dirty chimney poses a variety of...
by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Fire Safety
One of the scariest things about carbon monoxide also called the silent killer, is that so many modern appliances produce it. Central heating systems, gas cookers, wood stoves, boilers and water heaters can all produce this deadly gas. The risk of carbon...
by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
When was the last time you looked at your chimney? We mean, really looked at it? Have you noticed anything out of the ordinary lately? If you haven’t looked at your chimney too closely or you haven’t had your chimney cleaned and inspected in a while, then we...
by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Fire Safety
We realize that you’re not going to have a fire burning inside your fireplace during the hot days of summer, but there are still some dangers that lurk near your hearth. You may not have to worry about your children getting burned, but they can still get hurt...
by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
The sun is shining, your windows are wide open, and the birds are chirping. Spring is finally in the air! The fresh air coming into your house from the outside is going to make you want to do some spring cleaning, so that everything inside your home smells...
by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Fire Safety
Whenever anyone talks about fireplace efficiency, the main topic will always be the correct way to light a fire. Many people still think that starting the fire at the bottom makes sense since it will travel upwards and consume the wood at the top of the pile....
by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
A regular chimney inspection by a CSIA certified chimney sweep isn’t the only way to know if you need a new chimney cap. You may notice water in the firebox or a musty smell coming from the chimney. You may suddenly have a small bird or animal in the...
by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
People rarely use their chimneys in the summer, so most of them do not even give these structures much attention. This is the time for maintenance, and it is also when you would close off the chimney. Some people make the mistake of leaving the chimney dampers...
by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
Everyone who grew up watching Disney movies remembers Dick Van Dyke covered in soot singing and dancing on the rooftops. His group of like-minded chimney sweeps and ragamuffins sang catchy little songs like Chim Chim Cheree and Step in Time while cleaning out...
by Lou Curley | May 1, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
If you get an annual chimney inspection and cleaning, you are doing your part to lower your expenses and to protect your home. This does not mean that everyone else will have the same feelings about protecting your property. Some chimneys do not receive the...
