by Lou Curley | Oct 19, 2016 | Fire Safety
While getting your fireplace and chimney professionally cleaned and maintained annually is important, you should know what you can also do between service visits. Some tips worth knowing and following are discussed below. Check for Blockages If you are...
by Lou Curley | Oct 19, 2016 | Fire Safety
The holiday season is rapidly approaching and if you are like many other people in the world, you will want to decorate the space around your fireplace with some holiday cheer. However, you will want to make sure that you decorate properly, so that you do not...
by Lou Curley | Oct 19, 2016 | Fire Safety
Having a fireplace in your home during the coldest months of the year is great for ambiance and heat. However, it’s important for homeowners to remember that fireplaces are not zero maintenance fixtures. Chimney systems are intricate and must be in good working...
by Lou Curley | Sep 29, 2016 | Fire Safety
Homeowners should always be concerned about the possibility of chimney fires, but this risk is greatly reduced with proper care. The main cause of these fires is failure to maintain and clean the chimney properly. Poor component installation can occasionally...
by Lou Curley | Sep 29, 2016 | Fire Safety
The Centers for Disease Control states that an average of 400 Americans die each year from carbon monoxide poisoning, and another 4000 are hospitalized. With anything that is dangerous, the best way to be safe is to know as much as you can about it. Having an...
by Lou Curley | Sep 28, 2016 | Fire Safety
Anyone who has a fireplace and chimney needs to be educated on the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. The risk comes from the fact that this gas is colorless and odorless, so you may be breathing it in without even knowing it. For this reason it is often...
