by Lou Curley | Oct 18, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
Homeowners are occasionally surprised at the strange things that are found inside their chimney. I shared a story several months ago about a raccoon that had made its way into the home through the chimney because the homeowner didn’t have a chimney cap. Raccoons...
by Lou Curley | Sep 18, 2014 | Fire Safety
September is here, and so are the con men and scammers who pretend to want to help you but only end up taking your money. A few years ago a large scam swept through most of the northeast. These guys would just happen to be in the neighborhood and see that your chimney...
by Lou Curley | Sep 18, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
The chimney liner is known by a couple of different names; chimney liner and chimney flue. So if I use both of those terms often, it’s because they’re completely interchangeable. The flue is available in a variety of materials, and performs an extremely important...
by Lou Curley | Sep 18, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
That’s me, and I sweep chimneys. Next question! Okay, yes I realize that didn’t fully answer your questions, so I’ll elaborate. I’m sure you’ve seen the children’s favorite chimney sweep movie, Mary Poppins. We’re actually nothing like that, save the fact that we do...
by Lou Curley | Sep 18, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
Everyone wants to save money any way they can. I completely understand that, especially in today’s economy things are getting tough and money’s tight. It seems like everything is getting more expensive but wages aren’t getting any higher. However, when it comes to...
by Lou Curley | Sep 18, 2014 | Chimney Cleaning
Fireplaces and wood burning stoves are very popular choices for backup heat or supplemental heating sources. They’re also one of the major causes of house fires when they are not properly respected and maintained. The following safety tips apply to both fireplaces and...
by Lou Curley | Sep 17, 2014 | Fire Safety
I recently realized that most of my blog posts include a lot of information about wood burning stoves and fireplaces. I’ve rarely given information about gas burners, so that’s going to be my focus for today. Many homeowners are under the impression that because they...
by Lou Curley | Sep 17, 2014 | Fire Safety
Gas fireplaces are a wonderful addition to any home. They’re a great compromise if you want the look and feel of a nice warm fire during fall and winter, but don’t want to have to deal with firewood. Gas fireplaces provide more heat than their wood burning...
by Lou Curley | Sep 17, 2014 | Chimney Cleaning
So you’ve decided to sell your home. What an exciting time! Are you following a Philadelphia home seller’s checklist to make sure you have everything taken care of before putting it on the market? Your Real Estate agent should discuss all of the usual selling points...
by Lou Curley | Sep 17, 2014 | Chimney Inspection
We all understand that wood is an environmentally friendly fuel source for a variety of reasons. I’ll discuss some of those reasons throughout this blog post, but the primary reason for writing today is to compare the eco-friendly status of wood burning stoves and...
