by Lou Curley | Jul 23, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
The end of summer is getting closer and you might want to start thinking about what you need to do in order to get your house ready for winter. We know that it seems a little early and that you do not want to rush summer along, but there are certain things that...
by Lou Curley | Jul 23, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
One rule for chimney cleaning is that one that is used more frequently will require more cleanings and inspections. While this varies depending on the chimney, most people agree that August is a good time to call your local chimney sweep. What many homeowners...
by Lou Curley | Jul 23, 2016 | Fire Safety
Dryer fires are a more common occurrence than many people realize. In fact, they are responsible for more than 15,000 house fires each year. There is no way to guarantee that you will never be faced with a dryer fire, but we do have several steps you can take...
by Lou Curley | Jul 23, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Many homeowners are under the mistaken impression that the chimney is a maintenance-free part of the home. Unfortunately, this is not true. Chimneys need maintenance just like the rest of the house and it is better if you have your chimney maintained before the...
by Lou Curley | Jul 23, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
When summer begins, many homeowners have lists of chores and tasks they want to get out of the way. Chimney maintenance is not usually high on these lists, but it should be. In fact, there are good reasons to get this done before the fall season. Since the...
by Lou Curley | Jun 24, 2016 | Fire Safety
Fireplaces are nice to have because they provide warmth on cold days and they make the atmosphere in a house nice, cozy and relaxing. However if a fireplace is not properly maintained it can become a dangerous item in any house. Here are a few things that we...
by Lou Curley | Jun 24, 2016 | Fire Safety
Every homeowner thinks about laundry, but many of them do not think about how there is a chance that their dryer vents are blocked or full of lint. The lint that collects in dryer vents is very combustible and a fire can start very unexpectedly. The U.S....
by Lou Curley | Jun 24, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
When most people think of summer, a number of things come to mind. Most of us think about days by the beach or poolside, blockbuster movies, a range of outdoor activities and many other things that help to define the season. You probably have a lot of things...
by Lou Curley | Jun 23, 2016 | Fire Safety
Choosing the best firewood for your fireplace or wood burning stove isn’t always easy. We have so many types of firewood available that it can get confusing. The best types of wood to burn are hardwoods like oak, maple, and birch, while avoiding softer woods...
by Lou Curley | Jun 23, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
A leaking chimney can lead to water related problems on the interior of your home including mold, mildew, and wood rot. It can also lead to structural weakness in the chimney and the home itself. Water may enter the chimney in a variety of ways including...
