by Mark Stoner | Dec 14, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
When you have a wood-burning fireplace, creosote is a fact of life. A residue which forms naturally during the wood burning process, creosote sticks to the walls of your chimney and builds up deposits over weeks and months of using your fireplace. If you do not have...
by Mark Stoner | Sep 12, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
Let’s face it. Winter isn’t complete unless there’s a fire burning in the fireplace. That said, a lot of preparation goes into making this a reality. We always advise homeowners invest in proper professional maintenance before the start of every burning season...
by Mark Stoner | Aug 25, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
The threat of carbon monoxide poisoning can happen in your home. A scary thought? Neglecting regular chimney maintenance can result in carbon monoxide leaking into your home without you even realize it. Odorless, tasteless, and invisible, this toxic gas can even...
by Mark Stoner | Apr 5, 2013 | Fire Safety
One of the best things you can do to improve your home’s fire safety is stop walking away from the stove while you are cooking. Accounting for roughly 44 percent of all home fires, the way you cook can be seriously damaging to your family’s well-being! Not only are...
by Mark Stoner | Jan 26, 2013 | Chimney Repair
Because they are trained professionals with years of experience, chimney sweeps can spot potential problems that might be missed by the untrained eye. This is especially likely in the dark shaft of the chimney where creosote, like toxic tar, build up on the bricks....
