by Lou Curley | Sep 28, 2016 | Fire Safety
Anyone who has a fireplace and chimney needs to be educated on the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. The risk comes from the fact that this gas is colorless and odorless, so you may be breathing it in without even knowing it. For this reason it is often...
by Lou Curley | Sep 28, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
Like with most fields, there are chimney sweeps, and then there are those who profess to be chimney sweeps. Finding a qualified chimney sweep who can do a professional job calls for knowing what to do when contracting one. Don’t just go with the first chimney...
by Lou Curley | Sep 28, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Summer is coming to an end. Before you know it, hot summer nights will give way to the type of chilly fall night perfect for a crackling fire in your fireplace. The end of summer, before the weather turns, is the perfect time to think about maintenance for your...
by Lou Curley | Sep 28, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Proper care and maintenance is extremely important in maximizing the useful life of your chimney. One of the worst causes of damage to chimney occurs during the winter and early spring months during the freeze thaw cycle. Cold temperatures on their own are hard...
by Lou Curley | Sep 26, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Cleaning your fireplace is necessary throughout the colder months, because a buildup of ashes or creosote can be very dangerous for your family and your house. As long as you clean your fireplace regularly, it will not be as large of a project as you might...
by Lou Curley | Sep 26, 2016 | Fire Safety
Fireplace safety is an ever-present concern, and it is something that every family member should be aware of. During the holidays, however, there is one additional concern, setting up holiday decorations. You will have to take extra care to ensure that the...
by Lou Curley | Sep 26, 2016 | Fire Safety
Your fireplace will give you a cozy place to sit and relax with family and friends over the colder months. In order to get the most out of your fireplace though, you will want to know how to properly maintain it. Here are 6 ways to maintain your fireplace:...
by Lou Curley | Sep 26, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
You most likely do not think about your chimney much, except to notice smoke coming out of it every once in a while as you are using it. However, did you know that there can be something wrong with your chimney and if you do not get it fixed, the results can be...
by Lou Curley | Sep 26, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Your chimney is one of the most used items in your house when the weather turns cooler. However, you are probably like many other homeowners and do not give your chimney a second thought. You most likely feel that as long as smoke is leaving through the...
by Lou Curley | Aug 16, 2016 | Fire Safety
Using your fireplace sounds pretty crazy when you put it that way, doesn’t it? After all, your fireplace is just a box inside the walls of your home. A lot of homeowners choose not to have their fireplace or chimney inspected each year, calling it a waste of...
