by Lou Curley | Feb 24, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
There will always be some debate over the use of gas furnaces vs. wood burning stove. The fact is that both offer advantages and they serve the same function. One difference between the two is that users sometimes get the wrong idea about maintaining chimneys...
by Lou Curley | Feb 24, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
February is quickly coming to an end and we’re looking forward to spring and the new types of holidays to celebrate. Many area homeowners will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, Easter, and even some of the more obscure holidays like Make Up...
by Lou Curley | Feb 24, 2016 | Fire Safety
If you don’t know that there is an efficient way to use your fireplace, then you may be building your fires incorrectly. You should not have to work too hard to keep your fire going when you could be relaxing and enjoying the warmth. While you may have...
by Lou Curley | Feb 23, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Have you ever just randomly noticed all of the shiny hardware on top of your chimney and questioned the validity of those items? Believe it or not, every single one of them is important to the protection of your chimney in some way. Here is a quick rundown of...
by Lou Curley | Feb 23, 2016 | Fire Safety
Dryer fires are more common than you might realize, in fact in 2010 there was an estimated 16,800 reports of fires in the US which involved dryers or washing machines. These fires were responsible for 51 deaths, 380 injuries and about $236 million in property...
by Lou Curley | Feb 23, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
Finding the right tools to clean your chimney is pretty easy. All you have to do is a few quick internet searches and you’re usually good to go. What they don’t tell you is just how messy the job is and how much you’ll hate not being able to...
by Lou Curley | Feb 23, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
DIY homeowners love to jump into home improvement projects. As a homeowner myself, I usually encourage this type of adventure. One DIY project I can’t stand behind, however, is chimney cleaning. It isn’t because I don’t think you can do it or...
by Lou Curley | Feb 23, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
When we think of mold in the home, we usually visualize basements, bathrooms, and behind walls – the obvious places, right? But did you know that there is also a risk of mold in your chimney? Just like with any other surface, mold will grow in a chimney...
by Lou Curley | Jan 21, 2016 | Fire Safety
Springfield, Drexel Hill, and other surrounding areas are prime targets for chimney sweep scams because we usually see quite a bit of cold weather and snow during the winter months. People ask us how to avoid chimney scams all the time and we try to blog about...
by Lou Curley | Jan 21, 2016 | Chimney Cleaning
The chimney liner, also called the flue, is the usually-round tube or pipe that leads from the top of the fireplace or wood stove through the chimney and allows smoke and gases to escape. It is designed to protect the chimney and the interior of your home from...
