by Lou Curley | Oct 21, 2015 | Fire Safety
Fireplaces and chimneys help to provide much needed winter warmth, but there are potential dangers that professional chimney sweeps always talk about. Regular maintenance not only improves efficiency, it also plays a big role in preventing fires. It is not a...
by Lou Curley | Oct 21, 2015 | Fire Safety
The dryer should dry your clothes in about 40-45 minutes. An extended length of time means one of two things; the dryer is going out or the hose and vent are clogged with lint. One is much easier to deal with financially than the other unless you don’t really...
by Lou Curley | Oct 21, 2015 | Chimney Cleaning
A fireplace adds an incredible appeal to a home that many homeowners can’t quite put their finger on. They know the maintenance requirements and understand that it is considered an appliance that requires a basic understanding of fire, yet the fireplace is...
by Lou Curley | Oct 19, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
We’ve seen some pretty scary things while dealing with the hearth and chimney. Most homeowners aren’t aware of the actual amount of potential danger surrounding the fireplace. A fire can begin at nearly any time and for a variety of reasons. Today we’re going...
by Lou Curley | Oct 19, 2015 | Fire Safety
Using reclaimed materials in construction is becoming a popular way to save money and reduce our carbon footprint. This is also something you can do if you are building or replacing a fireplace. If the bricks are in good condition, you can salvage them from an...
by Lou Curley | Oct 19, 2015 | Chimney Cleaning
The local economy for any area requires people from all walks of life. We have to have grocers, teachers, coaches, builders, plumbers, electricians, and of course chimney sweeps. I realize this is a very small list of the professions actually required to...
by Lou Curley | Oct 19, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Chimney maintenance is absolutely necessary for the safe operation of a fireplace or wood burning stove. We see some pretty serious mistakes that homeowners make unintentionally throughout the year while inspecting and cleaning local chimneys. We’re going to go...
by Lou Curley | Oct 19, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
A wood burning fireplace can be a wonderful addition to your home or it can create more nightmares than you care to deal with throughout the year. Ideally, they’re the perfect addition to add a focal point to your living area and they’re a cost effective way to...
by Lou Curley | Sep 25, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Welcome to part two of the factory-built fireplace blog miniseries. Refer to Part One if you missed the information we shared there. Today we’re just going to jump into the next topic. Longevity Many people ask how long a factory-built fireplace will last...
by Lou Curley | Sep 24, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
The summer months are coming to a close. That means fall is upon us and of course winter is just around the corner. When the temperatures drop, fireplaces are going to get a lot more use. It’s important that you take this time to prepare your chimney for use....
