by Lou Curley | Nov 20, 2016 | Fire Safety
Dryer vent fires happen more often than most people think. However, by learning to identify the warning signs, these can often be prevented. Many of the signs can be easily detected and dealt with without too much effort. Five of the most common signs that can...
by Lou Curley | Nov 20, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
First let me say that your chimney is a working piece of equipment just like other appliances in your home or even like your vehicle. You don’t run your clothes dryer for years without cleaning the lint screen, and you don’t run your car for years between oil...
by Lou Curley | Nov 19, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Throughout the warmer months of the year, the chimney often sits unnoticed. As winter approaches, the time is right to consider problems that could occur in your chimney during the winter months. Masonry chimneys can suffer extensive damage during the winter months....
by Lou Curley | Nov 19, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Nothing helps the time pass comfortably during a blizzard than a blazing fire in your fireplace. It’s important to prepare your fireplace and chimney ahead of time so that you can use them without problems or worries during the cold winter months. Here are some tips...
by Lou Curley | Nov 19, 2016 | Fire Safety
If you are like most people, you do at least one load of laundry every day or you let it all pile up and tackle it all on your day off. Since you are in your laundry room quite often, you probably think that everything is okay. However, when was the last time...
by Lou Curley | Nov 19, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
Warm, cozy fires and cold winter months go hand in hand, but have you taken the time to get your chimney cleaned this year? If you haven’t, don’t worry, it’s not too late, but you might want to schedule an appointment sooner than later to prevent scheduling...
by Lou Curley | Nov 18, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
A fireplace can be a beautiful focal piece in any home, and a great way to stay cozy on cold winter days. If your home has a fireplace and chimney, knowing the details of how it’s built and how to take care of it is imperative. Many homeowners have never heard...
by Lou Curley | Nov 18, 2016 | Fire Safety
Your family is probably like many others and you spend hours hanging out in front of the fireplace during the chilly winter months. You most likely also leave the room on occasion to go get something, check on dinner or complete a quick chore or two and leave...
by Lou Curley | Nov 18, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Especially in areas with high rainfall or lots of snow, water can cause many issues with your chimney. Over time, if water damage is not addressed, it can mean major structural problems for your chimney. Here are a few of the ways water damages chimneys, and...
by Lou Curley | Nov 18, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Water penetration can be one of the most damaging issues a chimney can experience over time. In addition to causing issues with the integrity of your masonry, spalling is a common side effect of water leakage. Here are some tips on how to recognize, repair, and...
