by Lou Curley | Sep 22, 2015 | Fire Safety
Water enters your home when the roof is damaged. When windows are broken, the elements come into your home as well. But what about the chimney? What if it collapses? What if there’s damage to the bricks? If you see something has gone awry, or you see that the chimney...
by Lou Curley | Aug 19, 2015 | Fire Safety
Holiday season will be upon us before we know it. Nearly everyone likes to decorate their home for the variety of holidays we celebrate in the United States. The fireplace is usually an attention-grabber even without decoration, but the right holiday decor can...
by Lou Curley | Aug 19, 2015 | Fire Safety
Elderly pets often suffer some of the same issues as elderly humans. Their bones and joints ache during cold weather, and a nice warm fire hits the spot. The only problem with this scenario is that a fire is unpredictable. The embers give no warning when...
by Lou Curley | Aug 18, 2015 | Fire Safety
There’s something about having a fireplace that most adults can truly appreciate. For some, having a fireplace means more decoration than functionality. If you have pets that are curious or that like to hide out in the chimney opening, you should consider a few...
by Lou Curley | Aug 17, 2015 | Fire Safety
A fireplace can become a very dangerous place for children. This is not something that you should dismiss or scoff at with the idea that your child understands fireplace safety and will always follow the rules. Obviously, the younger your children are, the more...
by Lou Curley | Jul 27, 2015 | Fire Safety
You clean the lint trap after every load of laundry, why should you worry with the dryer vent? The lint trap captures all of the lint after all, right? Unfortunately, no it does not. The dryer is actually a potentially dangerous appliance that is responsible...
