by Lou Curley | Jan 24, 2017 | Fire Safety
Little black dots, musty smells, dampness, these are all signs of mold. You probably have spotted the little black dots above your shower on occasion or smelled a musty smell in a dark corner of your basement, but what about your fireplace or your chimney? Have...
by Lou Curley | Jan 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Chimney sweeping seems like a job that can be dangerous, but it also seems to attract many unqualified people since the industry is not regulated. This leaves it wide open for homeowners to be scammed when hiring a chimney sweep. Just about anyone is free to...
by Lou Curley | Jan 24, 2017 | Fire Safety
We’ve all seen the commercials for the chimney sweeping logs that are supposed to keep everyone’s chimney clean and creosote free, but do they really work? How is it possible to burn that and remove the creosote from your chimney when the firewood you are...
by Lou Curley | Jan 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
You use your dryer multiple times a week as you are doing laundry, but we can almost guarantee that you haven’t looked at your dryer vent in months. You are not alone; many people do not even give that vent a second glance or thought once everything has been...
by Lou Curley | Dec 22, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Chimney repair fraud is a real issue here on the Main Line. You need to do your due diligence before signing on the dotted line with just any chimney maintenance service. Low prices can be attractive and you may be tempted to think you are getting an excellent...
by Lou Curley | Dec 22, 2016 | Fire Safety
If you have a home with a chimney, you should know how it works, as well as understand even the rudiments of chimney repairs, cleaning and the importance of inspections. This information will help you identify problems if they occur. It will also help you to...
by Lou Curley | Dec 22, 2016 | Fire Safety
You know that you obviously need firewood in order to use your fireplace. The amount of firewood you need depends greatly on how often you use the fireplace and how long you let each fire burn. No matter how much firewood you need, you will want to make sure...
by Lou Curley | Dec 22, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
You might think that the ivy and other greenery that is growing up alongside your chimney looks nice and an added bonus is that it is hiding any blemishes on the bricks. However, did you know that all of the vines and ivy could actually be doing extensive...
by Lou Curley | Dec 22, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
If you are way ahead of the game and you have already had your chimney cleaned for the season, you may think that you are all set. Technically you are, because you can use your fireplace without having to worry about creosote, damaged bricks, and faulty...
by Lou Curley | Dec 22, 2016 | Fire Safety
Winter is the time when the silent killer known as carbon monoxide tends to rear its head most. The good thing is, there are lots of ways you can help prevent carbon monoxide from forming. If you take the right approach to carbon monoxide prevention you will...
