Cleaning your dryer vents is an integral part of fire prevention in any home. According to the National Fire Protection Association, clothes dryers cause nearly 15,000 house fires annually. The accumulation of lint in your dryer vents can be dangerous,… Read More
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The Importance of Certification for Chimney Sweeps
Responsible homeowners understand their chimney requires regular care and maintenance to maintain its best condition. Sometimes, you might be tempted to go with the least expensive contractor or a schedule that is the most convenient for you. But you don’t… Read More
What to Do When There’s an Animal in Your Chimney
Animals are cute, but no one wants an animal stuck inside their chimney! The effects are damaging to both animals and homeowners. In the past, we’ve discussed the importance of chimney caps. They help to get animals and other things… Read More
Tips for Preventing Chimney Fires
Now that the weather is cooling, many homeowners use their fireplaces as a heat source. It may be an economical choice, considering the cost of energy to heat their homes. Homeowners must be aware of the dangers involved in fireplace… Read More
The Importance of Chimney Inspections
Like many homeowners, you may wonder if inspecting your chimney is necessary. While your chimney may look fine outside, there may be signs of fire damage, water leaks, and other issues deep inside the flue. Without an annual chimney inspection,… Read More
What Happens If You Don’t Clean Your Chimney
Routine home maintenance is vital to your home’s health and longevity. Everyone knows to change air filters once or twice a year, seal windows and doors, and clean your gutters. However, it’s easy to miss other equally important but not… Read More
Protecting Your Chimney from Creosote
There is nothing quite like building a beautiful, warm fire in your fireplace and warming up next to it on a cold night. Nothing is better, except, possibly, having your fireplace and knowing that you’re doing it safely because you… Read More
5 Causes of Chimney Odors
Burning wood isn’t the only odor that comes from your fireplace. Chimneys can have all sorts of issues with them, often resulting from an internal blockage. This blockage can come in many different forms – if you have a terrible… Read More
How to Avoid Chimney Fires
Now that it’s winter, many homeowners use their fireplaces as heat sources. It may be an economical choice considering the energy cost to heat your home. But you must be aware of the dangers involved in fireplace use. Knowing the… Read More
Preparing Your Chimney for Snow
Many people believe their chimney is weatherproof since it is made of brick and mortar. However, chimneys can sustain damage from snow and cold, especially during snowstorms. Winter storms happen every year, but the first one often catches homeowners off… Read More