by Lou Curley | Jul 24, 2015 | Fire Safety
When you have a fireplace in the home there is a possibility something could go wrong if you and your family aren’t aware of some simple safety aspects of fireplace ownership. Safety tips may seem rudimentary at first glance, and in all honesty, some are. For...
by Lou Curley | Jul 24, 2015 | Fireplace Cleaning
The fireplace is an interesting selling point for realtors and home sellers of all types. You may have fallen in love with the home you’re in because of the fireplace and chimney. There’s something nice about being able to put a fire in place and get the warmth...
by Lou Curley | Jul 24, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Water is very damaging to outside structures, especially the chimney, because it stands up taller than the rooftop. We’ve seen some pretty bad summer storms this year, and your chimney has been right in the damaging path of heavy winds, hail, and rain. Here are...
by Lou Curley | Jun 20, 2015 | Fire Safety
There is good reason why chimney inspections are recommended as an annual exercise. A lot can happen to this structure over the course of a year. As a general rule, you should carry out an inspection and repairs before the winter season. This will leave you...
by Lou Curley | Jun 20, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
When the summer heat and thunderstorms come through the Main Line, the last thing you’re thinking about is how it’s damaging your chimney. Too often, homeowners get very comfortable during the summer and neglect to work within several upgrades, improvements,...
by Lou Curley | Jun 20, 2015 | Chimney Cleaning
A professional chimney sweep offers many more services than just cleaning. A good one can actually help your chimney last longer, and keep your home and family safe when you use your fireplace and chimney. Because the industry is somewhat soft on the issue of...
by Lou Curley | Jun 20, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Requesting a home inspection is something that most prospective home buyers do without question. The ability to know that the home they’ve fallen in love with is structurally secure and has no major problems with plumbing, electrical, and even some appliances,...
by Lou Curley | Jun 20, 2015 | Fire Safety
Fire needs three things to burn – oxygen, heat, and fuel. The chimney presents the perfect place for a fire because it is hot when it’s in use, it has openings in each end for oxygen, and unless it’s properly cleaned, it has creosote lining the inside walls of...
by Lou Curley | Jun 19, 2015 | Fireplace Cleaning
Every homeowner has a schedule for maintenance tasks, but a few areas may not get the kind of attention they deserve. One home feature that needs to be revisited each year is the fireplace. An annual inspection will tell you all you need to know about its...
by Lou Curley | Jun 19, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Buying a home is a tremendous responsibility. When you finally find that dream house and you are ready to buy, things can seem euphoric. In some instances, potential home buyers dismiss small issues, and overlook some elements of the home. It’s easy to get...
