Keep Heat in Your Home with 4 Fireplace and Chimney Tips
January 23rd, 2017Did you know that the chimney and fireplace are common places to lose money on your heating bills? Make your home more efficient with these tips.
Why It’s So Important to Have Certified Chimney Sweeps on the Job
January 17th, 2017You wouldn’t hire a mechanic to be your doctor—or vice versa—so why would you choose a random “handyman” to clean your chimney? A dirty chimney is dangerous, greatly increasing your chances of a home fire, and it’s something you should have cleaned every year.
Does Your Family Have a Fire Escape Plan?
January 16th, 2017Fire safety is an often-neglected topic in households. You teach kids about fire alarms and warn them of the dangers of fires and heat-producing appliances, but you may never take the time to plan what would happen if there were a fire in your home.
Burning the Right Wood in Your Fireplace
January 9th, 2017Choosing the wrong firewood can result in an inefficient winter—and you may run out of fuel quickly. Alternatively, the wrong firewood may mean the fire does not burn hot enough, or there could even be a serious safety issue.
Start the New Year Right with a Chimney Inspection
January 2nd, 2017The new year is a time for a new start. If you missed out on chimney maintenance in the beginning of the winter, it’s not too late! We want every homeowner to have the opportunity to ensure that their chimneys are in tip-top shape, so that they can prevent potential home fires, water damage, and other issues.
Failure to Clean Dryer Vents Leads to Fires
December 26th, 2016Dry winter air can intensify the possibility of a home fire. And some of the most inconspicuous things in your home could be responsible for starting a fire that spreads to the outside of your home.
Plan for Fire Safety in Your Home
December 20th, 2016We cannot overstate the importance of knowing what to do, and ensuring your family knows what to do, in case of a fire in the home. Planning for fire safety means ensuring you have up-to-date working smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, along with a plan for what to do in an emergency.
How to Tell Your Chimney Needs Sweeping
December 19th, 2016We recommend that you get your chimney cleaned about once a year. However, there are certain circumstances in which creosote can build up faster (or slower) than it normally would, meaning you may need to clean at a different frequency.
We Use the Chim-Scan System for Chimney Inspections
December 5th, 2016We want you to have a safe and happy holiday season. But an uninspected chimney can be a serious barrier to this. Spending the holidays around a warm, welcoming fire may seem like the perfect family time, but hidden dangers could lurk in the chimney and fireplace.
