by Lou Curley | May 28, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
A fireplace is a lovely way to create warmth in your home. They are not, however, an install-and-ignore piece of equipment. You do have to properly maintain the fireplace and chimney to keep your family and home safe from harm. Here are six ways to keep your...
by Lou Curley | May 28, 2016 | Fire Safety
A dirty dryer vent is an accident waiting to happen, but a house fire is not the only thing you have to worry about. A dryer vent that is clogged with lint can cause other problems for your home. Much of the moisture leaving clothes in the dryer will get...
by Lou Curley | May 28, 2016 | Fire Safety
Getting your fireplace and chimney ready for the cold season should always involve some attention to the issue of safety. You will enjoy curling up in front of the fireplace more if you know that you have taken all necessary steps to make it a safe atmosphere....
by Lou Curley | Apr 27, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Homeowners often ask about the importance of a chimney inspection because they’re simply unaware of the issues that can arise at any time. The chimney and fireplace are not install-it-and-forget-it structures; they are heat-producing appliances that must be...
by Lou Curley | Apr 27, 2016 | Fire Safety
To put it simply, the chimney is a structure that is meant to protect you. Imagine if there was no way to channel the smoke from the fire that is keeping you warm. You would be inhaling the smoke, as well as the toxic fumes produced by the burning wood. Inside...
by Lou Curley | Apr 27, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
One of our biggest responsibilities as homeowners is to protect our home from damage. Our chimney is one area of the home that doesn’t always receive the attention it should. When is the last time, for example, that you had your chimney waterproofed? When is...
by Lou Curley | Apr 27, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
Chimneys the part of the house you have to have and probably one of the more important parts that should be working properly. If you have regular maintenance and inspections of your chimney you can catch small problems and take care of them before they turn...
by Lou Curley | Apr 27, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Your chimney is built to last a long time, but failing to take care of it can shorten its lifespan. Waterproofing is one of the most important things you can do to ensure its longevity. Moisture is your chimney’s worst enemy, and it can ruin it in numerous...
by Lou Curley | Apr 27, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Chimneys are a very important part of a house. The chimney is where the smoke goes to leave the house as you are using the fireplace, a wood stove, or even some other heat-producing appliance. It is necessary to keep the chimney in good shape so that it works...
by Lou Curley | Apr 27, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
Unfortunately in this day and age, there are a lot of scams out there in the world. Quite a few people are trying to take advantage of people and the elderly always seem like the easiest targets because they’re more trusting than they should be for today’s con...
