by wpengine | Oct 28, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Tips, Chimney Maintenance, Fire and Chimney Safety, Obstructions in Chimney
Smoky Fireplace Chimneys are designed to keep the smoke out of your home channeling it up the flue and releasing it outdoors. In other words, your chimney isn’t doing its job if there is any spillage (our fancy word for ‘smoke is getting into the house’). Wood smoke...
by wpengine | Sep 20, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire and Chimney Safety, Obstructions in Chimney
Every homeowner loves his or her fireplace, whether it is for usage or decoration. However, those who use it probably do not enjoy the chimney upkeep. While it can feel overwhelming, there are many professionals who can get the job done. As a homeowner, neglecting...
by wpengine | Aug 21, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire and Chimney Safety, Obstructions in Chimney
Chirping in the Chimney If you have been hearing a fast, high-pitched chirping sound in your chimney, it probably belongs to the Chimney Swift—a small, slender, dark-grey bird with an erratic flight pattern that often causes them to be mistaken for bats. They spend...
by wpengine | Jul 7, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Tips, Chimney Maintenance, Fire and Chimney Safety
How to Choose a Chimney Sweep A responsible homeowner knows that they should have their chimney inspected and cleaned by a chimney sweep at least once a year. However, the problem often comes when they need to choose a chimney sweep to get the job done. How do you...
by wpengine | Jun 5, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance
When the time comes for annual chimney spring cleaning, many homeowners have other things that they would like to spend their money on. With the summer months on the horizon, they feel like doing it themselves would be a great way to save a few dollars for their...
by wpengine | May 3, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance
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...
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