by James Owens | Oct 22, 2024 | Chimney Inspections
When it comes to home maintenance, many homeowners focus on areas they use most often – and this means often overlooking the chimney. It might seem logical that if you don’t use your chimney often, you don’t need to have it inspected annually…but that...
by James Owens | Jan 14, 2019 | Chimney Inspections
Now that 2019 is here, it’s time to tackle all the things on your to-do list. If a chimney inspection and cleaning isn’t at the top of your to-do list, then you’ll want to consider moving it up. You’ll be using your fireplace more now that the colder days of North...
by James Owens | Apr 4, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance, Uncategorized
Everything has a breaking point. When you buy furniture, vehicles, appliances, clothing, or any other product, you can count on the fact that, at some point, it will eventually break down or wear out. Even something as durable and long-lasting as your chimney will...
by James Owens | May 24, 2017 | Chimney Odor
A fire – nothing is quite as comforting on a cool autumn evening than a crackling fire. And a big part of that is the smell of the burning wood. You count on this on chilly autumn evenings, during freezing snow storms, and on cool spring nights. Sometimes, however,...
by James Owens | May 10, 2017 | Chimney Flashing
There are so many parts to a working fireplace/chimney system that it’s hard to keep them all straight. There’s the damper, which you need to remember to open when lighting a fire but close when you’re not using your chimney. There’s the smoke chamber, which guides...
