The Health Dangers of Creosote

Creosote is a chemical compound that builds up in the fireplace after wood or coal has been burned. If it is left to accumulate in the fireplace, it can put everyone who enters the home at serious health risk. To avoid these problems, it is necessary for homeowners to...

What to Expect from Your Chimney Inspection

There are very clear checks and procedures to be performed at each of the three levels of chimney inspection. Established by the NFPA with the safety of homeowners in mind, these are the standards to which certified sweeps perform their inspections. If you fail to ask...