Summer is many people’s favorite time of year, and why not? The kids love it because they get to be out of school, it’s the season of vacations for many people, and the weather is hot, hot, hot (perfect for… Read More
Archive for the ‘Chimney inspection’ Category
Benefits of Preventative Maintenance for Your Chimney
Your chimney is one of the most important parts of your fireplace. Without it, you wouldn’t be able to use your fireplace safely. The chimney funnels all of the dangerous smoke up and away from the home so that you… Read More
What to Know About Efflorescence on Your Chimney
An important distinction: Evanescence refers to a band whose (lone) early-00’s hit smacks ever-so-representatively of that particular era in pop-rock’s proclivity for unflinchingly self-serious cheese—or, granted, as a “common” noun, to the (presumably eponymous) word basically meaning transient/fleeting. Efflorescence, however,… Read More
Spring Cleaning Tips for Your Chimney
Spring is the perfect time for deep cleaning and freshening up your home. Don’t forget about chimney cleaning during your spring cleaning routine. Regular chimney cleaning is crucial to maintaining the cleanliness and safety of your fireplace and chimney, allowing… Read More
What to Expect During a Chimney Inspection
We’re always telling our customers to take advantage of our chimney inspection services, but not all know what that entails. Before and after winter are great times to look into this service to keep your fireplace safe, energy-efficient, and functioning… Read More
Why is My Chimney Blocked?
A chimney is an important part of any home — especially during the winter when homeowners use the fireplace a lot more frequently. Chimneys typically can get blocked during the colder months — but the blockages occur for various reasons…. Read More
Preparing Your Chimney for Winter
Winter is right around the corner. The season’s colder weather has already made a handful of appearances, encouraging many to indulge in warm fires in the fireplace on those cold fall evenings. If you’re in this category, hopefully, you’ve already… Read More
Keeping Snow Out of Your Chimney
Winter definitely feels like it is finally here, and for many people, that means they’ve got the heat going (and maybe even those fireplaces). By this time, you should have done your yearly chimney inspection to ensure everything is safe… Read More
The Importance of Routine Chimney Inspections
Your chimney is one of the most important parts of your home. It is a vital part of your heating system and is responsible for maintaining the health and safety of your home and family (chimneys carry away the dangerous… Read More
The Dangers of Chimney Fires
Once the weather becomes consistently crisp, few things are more restorative—nor as comfy-cozy and (so to speak) warmer—than a crackling chimney fire. It can be a place to gather around with loved ones and unwittingly lay the groundwork for fond… Read More