by Lou Curley | Aug 30, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
You’re thinking about updating your home and wondering if you can add a fireplace without an existing chimney. That is a great question and we are here to give you some answers. Yes, it is possible to add a wood burning stove or a fireplace without an existing...
by Lou Curley | Aug 29, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Using your fireplace and chimney efficiently makes the home warmer and keeps your costs down. Anyone who has a fireplace should learn how to build a fire quickly. This will slow creosote buildup, and keep smoke from spilling into the home. Problems like ceiling...
by Lou Curley | Jul 25, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
People often look surprised when I tell them that summer is the best season to schedule a chimney inspection. I actually have good reason for that recommendation and part of it boils down to scheduling conflicts. It becomes very difficult to schedule everyone...
by Lou Curley | Jul 25, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Few things are as relaxing as sitting in front of a roaring fireplace on a cold winter night. One of the good things about using the fireplace for warmth is that it can help to lower your energy costs. It is also considered sustainable since most wood sources...
by Lou Curley | Jul 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Water damage; it’s something every homeowner fears. Many times we hear it when we’ve had ongoing plumbing problems or chimney leaks that have damaged other areas of the home. We may be looking at serious issues like structural weakness or black mold...
by Lou Curley | Jul 24, 2017 | Chimney Inspection
Homeowners become accustomed to certain problems that crop up with the home in time. Whether it was a problem with the dishwasher last week and the HVAC this week or vice versa, most homeowners can strike up a random conversation with a fellow homeowner about...
