In the dead heat of summer the last thing on a homeowner’s mind is starting a roaring fire in their fireplace. However, fall is upon us and it won’t be long until the weather catches on. Before you know it, we will all be enjoying cooler evening temperatures that will inspire many to gather together… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Chimney Cleaning
Protect Your Flooring When Hiring a Chimney Cleaning Professional
As the proud owner of a fireplace — or more than one fireplace — you probably know just how important regular chimney cleaning is. Having your chimney cleaned regularly can help you use your fireplace more safely and can provide overall better results when using your fireplace. However, one thing that you might dread when… Read more »
Spring is the Best Time to Get Your Chimney Inspection and Sweeping Done
If you’re like many homeowners, you’ve enjoyed the benefits of having a fireplace over the past several months. Sitting in front of a roaring fire is a great way to pass some time on a rainy winter day. But now that spring is here, many people clean up the wood, and don’t give their fireplace… Read more »
Get Your Chimney Cleaned Before You Put Your Home Up for Sale
When you have patience with getting everything ready before selling your home, you will have a better home selling experience, and you will likely sell it quicker and at a higher price. Rushing through the process of getting ready is a recipe for disaster, so, to avoid this predicament, you need to consider every aspect… Read more »
Tips for Enjoying Your Fireplace During the Holidays
People tend to use their fireplaces between Thanksgiving and Christmas more so than at any other time of the year. In addition to regular chimney cleaning, there are also quite a few safety tips you should keep in mind if you are to enjoy your fireplace as much as possible. Place Decorations Carefully A… Read more »
Is Annual Chimney Cleaning Really Necessary?
Although you’ve heard that chimneys should be cleaned every year, you only build a fire in your fireplace once or twice a year. So, you may be asking yourself, “Do I really need to get my chimney cleaned that often?” The short answer is: Yes. Annual chimney cleanings are still a very good idea for… Read more »
Is Chimney Cleaning Really That Important?
When people think about house cleaning and home maintenance, chimney cleaning rarely comes to mind. But regularly neglecting your chimney could really cost you. A clean chimney ensures a fully efficient fireplace, which can save homeowners thousands over time. Frequent chimney cleaning also lowers the amount of smoke that can enter a house while the… Read more »
The Easiest Way to Prevent Chimney Fires
If you have ever seen a chimney fire you will agree that it is a sight you will not forget: a twisting spout of flame shooting dozens of feet up into the air. The term “blow torch” is often used to describe it because that is essentially what happens. The easiest way to prevent this… Read more »