by Lou Curley | Dec 24, 2015 | Fire Safety
What should you do if you hear noises in your chimney flue? The chimney is designed to carry smoke and dangerous gases out of the home while you’re using the fireplace or wood burning stove. It is ultimately a big hole that leads from about three feet above your roof...
by Lou Curley | Dec 23, 2015 | Chimney Cleaning
The best firewood, in a nutshell, is well-seasoned hardwood. While that description works well for some people, others find it a bit confusing. All wood is hard to a degree, so how do you know which wood is best for burning in the fireplace or wood stove? And...
by Lou Curley | Dec 23, 2015 | Chimney Cleaning
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. You’re probably familiar with that phrase. We are, too, and we agree with it in many ways. You can’t expect to receive a high quality product like the latest iPhone, a Rolex, or a Coach handbag for less than $50...
by Lou Curley | Dec 23, 2015 | Chimney Cleaning
Fall and winter are the most popular months for chimney repair scams because it’s a very busy time of year for all qualified chimney sweeps. Scam artists know that they can prey on people who may have waited too long to schedule their chimney cleaning because...
by Lou Curley | Dec 23, 2015 | Fire Safety
The holiday season is a time of gatherings with family and friends. Many homeowners host family dinners and holiday celebrations in their home, so decorations and safety must go hand-in-hand. We know that a lot of people enjoy keeping a fire in the fireplace...
by Lou Curley | Dec 22, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
It’s the holiday season, which means it’s time to hang the stockings by the chimney with care in hopes that St. Nick will soon be here. The chimney and fireplace are traditional and iconic furnishings where Christmas is concerned. They’re also a source of house...
by Lou Curley | Dec 22, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Most homeowners choose to wait until fall to hire us for a chimney inspection and cleaning. While it’s always a good idea to have the chimney swept and inspected before that first fire of the season, there are a few advantages of having it done earlier in the...
by Lou Curley | Dec 22, 2015 | Fire Safety
Fireplace safety is one of the most important things a parent can teach their children. You don’t even have to be a parent to teach a child fireplace safety; other relatives like aunts, uncles, grandparents, or caregivers can use the same materials to teach...
by Lou Curley | Dec 22, 2015 | Fire Safety
We always stress the importance of safety around the fireplace, especially when you have children, family members with mobility problems, or pets. We know there are several great ways to baby proof the fireplace, so we went to Pinterest to look for some ideas...
by Lou Curley | Dec 22, 2015 | Fire Safety
The chimney isn’t a build-it-and-leave-it piece of the structure of your home. It must be maintained and repaired just like any other appliance. The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends that you have the chimney cleaned and inspected at least...
