by Lou Curley | May 28, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
All fireplaces are not the same. What is ideal for one home is not the best fit for another. You need to have an understanding of what is available before deciding on which type of fireplace is best for your home. Your taste, the decor of your home and your budget...
by Lou Curley | May 28, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
The ability to use the fireplace or wood stove to supplement the heating during the winter, substitute during a power outage, or enjoy a relaxing or romantic evening is something many homeowners enjoy. But how did they get to that point? How do you choose...
by Lou Curley | May 28, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
The end of winter or beginning of spring is a great time to rethink your fireplace. The three types of fireplace inserts include gas, wood burning, and electric. Each has its unique purpose and strong points, and likewise, they have unique risks. Let’s take a look at...
by Lou Curley | May 28, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
Every professional has tools of the trade that simplify their job, and being a chimney sweep is no different. We have several types of brushes, rods, and certain things that we would not be able to work without. We decided to put together a list of a few of the...
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...
