by Lou Curley | Feb 18, 2015 | Fireplace Cleaning
People often think outdated or too early-1900s when someone mentions a wood burning stove. Have you actually taken the time to look at some of the newer models? They’re quite impressive in more ways than one! Let’s take a look at several reasons you should consider...
by Lou Curley | Feb 18, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
Wear and tear is all part of homeownership. Every appliance we own wears just a little more every single time it is used. How many times have you flipped on a light switch and you’re greeted only by a flash as the bulb blows? Or you get that nice hot bowl of soup out...
by Lou Curley | Feb 17, 2015 | Fire Safety
Many homeowners don’t realize the difference between burning hardwoods and softwoods, and how each makes a difference in the amount of heat produced. So today I’m going to go over the different types of wood available and explain how you can get the most out of your...
by Lou Curley | Feb 17, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
New homeowners are often under the impression that their chimney is a maintenance-free area of the home. Unfortunately this is not the case. Your chimney should be considered as important as any other appliance in the home, if not more so. It requires at least one...
by Lou Curley | Feb 17, 2015 | Fire Safety
If you’re one of many homeowners who would love to enjoy the crackle of a wood fire in the hearth but you don’t have a fireplace or even a chimney, this blog post is for you. You don’t have to have an existing chimney structure or fireplace in order to install a...
by Lou Curley | Feb 17, 2015 | Fire Safety
If you have a fireplace, you need to know some of the basic fire safety rules to keep your property as well as yourself and your family safe. This especially important when the winter is brutal and seems like it will not ever get warm… like now. We’re currently...
by Lou Curley | Feb 17, 2015 | Fireplace Cleaning
A fireplace not only adds to the decor of your home’s interior, it performs a vital function. Everybody knows that maintenance of this structure is important for its longevity and the safety of users. What some people may not know is that there are a few things that...
by Lou Curley | Feb 17, 2015 | Chimney Cleaning
I’ve mentioned scam artists in previous blog posts, and would like to take the chance to do it again today. Homeowners and commercial property investors should always have the business card and contact information of a good chimney service. You may not think that this...
by Lou Curley | Feb 17, 2015 | Chimney Inspection
There’s something grand about buying a new home. When you finally get to moving into the house of your dreams, you will have a sense of euphoria for sure. However, before you settle in for too long, consider the fireplaces. If you have at least one fireplace, make...
by Lou Curley | Feb 17, 2015 | Chimney Cleaning, Chimney Inspection
When you consider chimney services, you most likely think about one thing alone. Yes, they can help you with the basics of your fireplace, but you’re going to need a lot more than just that. When you call up a professional in this field, you will be able to get a...