by Lou Curley | Jun 22, 2016 | Fire Safety
From warming your feet after a day at the beach to cozying up with a book and cocoa in the colder months, fireplaces add warmth and comfort to your home. Keeping a clean and well maintained fireplace will keep your home safe and extend the useful life of your hearth....
by Lou Curley | Jun 22, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
Spring cleaning is a tradition in homes all over the country, and homeowners are usually sure that they have everything covered. Surprisingly, a few areas do get neglected, maybe not every year, but they are seen considered as important as some other tasks....
by Lou Curley | Jun 22, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
Chimneys are sometimes overlooked when planning regular home maintenance because they are rarely used. Most families tend to use the chimney when winter arrives, neglecting it for the rest of the year. Some homeowners probably believe that their chimneys are...
by Lou Curley | Jun 22, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Every homeowner is responsible for all types of home maintenance and improvement. We all have to deal with spring cleaning, window replacement as required, and many other aspects of home ownership. We are responsible for the wellbeing of our house from year to...
by Lou Curley | Jun 22, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
If you want lower home heating bills, using your fireplace during the cold season will be a big help. Of course, with this comes a dirty fireplace that will be in need of attention and maintenance. Sadly, this is something some homeowners ignore, but you don’t...
by Lou Curley | Jun 22, 2016 | Fire Safety
Many house fires start from dirty chimneys or dirty and blocked dryer vents. These are two items that most homeowners either forget about or they do not realize that it needs to be done. As the old saying goes, out of sight, out of mind, and unfortunately this...
by Lou Curley | Jun 22, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
At first, it may seem counterintuitive to think about your fireplace and chimney during the warm summer months. Here are 5 reasons that summertime chimney cleaning and inspection are actually a great idea. Get Right In: One great perk to thinking about your...
by Lou Curley | Jun 22, 2016 | Fire Safety
Spring cleaning is a time for organization and purging belongings, but for many homeowners it is also the time to deep clean. From pressure washing to gutter cleaning, homes are spruced and shined. Sometimes, the out-of-sight parts of our homes get forgotten....
by Lou Curley | May 30, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
No chimney system lasts forever, but in older homes they are sometimes prone to a few more problems. Steel throat types or cast iron dampers can be found in many older homes. This component seals the fireplace when you are not using it, but a lot of heat...
by Lou Curley | May 30, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
The role of a chimney sweep is very important to the health and wellbeing of your chimney, fireplace, wood stove, and your dryer vent. You may find it difficult to believe or a scary thought to hear than anyone can stick a sign on the truck or office door and...
