by James Owens | Jan 14, 2014 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Tips, Fire Safety
Possible Dangers of Leaving Your Chimney without any Maintenance To give a vivid picture of what harm a neglected chimney is capable of causing, here are some of the possible scenarios: Leaky chimneys signaling the presence of structural damage that could leave your...
by James Owens | Dec 30, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Information, Chimney Tips
When you’re ready to hire a chimney sweep, you should always start with some Q&A. A good sweep will take the time to explain the process and show credentials and references. Here are a few good questions that every sweep should be able to answer. How many years...
by James Owens | Dec 12, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Information, Chimney Tips
Chimneys are far more complex than you may believe at first glance. The average homeowner is only vaguely familiar with the fireplace and/or chimney components that extend beyond the hearth and firebox. Knowing about these parts and their general functions can be...
by James Owens | Nov 12, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety
Diagnosing the Sounds It’s getting to be that time of year that we wait for Santa to come down the chimney. But if you’re hearing scratching or chirping noises on Christmas Eve (or any other eve, for that matter), it isn’t probably going to be the gift-giver on his...
by James Owens | Oct 28, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Tips, Energy Efficiency, Fire Safety, Venting
Only the Best: Certified CSIA Chimney Sweeps Our chimneys and fireplaces not only look good in our homes, they also bring that much needed warmth we desire. It gives us so much that it’s only fair to give our chimneys the right amount of attention and care. After all,...
by James Owens | Oct 23, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Maintenance
Carbon Monoxide Dangers Owning a fireplace is a truly wonderful experience. It allows you to enjoy the comforts of sitting in front of an open fire in your living room while the temperature plummets outside. Nothing quite compares to the warmth of a crackling fire on...
