The Affects of a Deep Freeze on Your Chimney
Chimney’s are taking a beating with the deep freeze, especially those chimney’s that haven’t been cleaned or inspected. Sitting in the Starbuck’s I overheard (you do it too), a couple of unfortunate situations. In one of the stories, a family room caught on fire because of a missing chimney brick. Fortunately, they were home and were […]
Use It or Not… Gas Log Burning Fireplaces Still Need Swept and Inspected Annually – Same as Wood
It’s no doubt that gas log burning fireplaces have increased in popularity as there is less mess, no firewood storing and chopping, it’s just seems easier. Most homeowners think the fireplace and chimney doesn’t need maintenance or cleaning just because it is gas burning. Per the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), gas fireplaces require […]
The Missing Item from the ‘To Do’ List
• Find long sleeve shirts in back of closet • Make a pot of homemade soup • Buy filters for furnace • Cold tablets / tissues As the weather was cool and rainy this week, these items were at the top of my ‘to do’ list. If your household is anything like mine, your list […]
Chimney Sweep for the Non-Chimney User
It seems that every house today has a fireplace. It’s one of those items that homeowner’s demand, but some don’t use. For many, it’s a fixture in the family room or living room that decorates an entire wall. On a trip to a friend’s house for dinner and cocktails, we first gathered in the family […]
Spring Cleaning: Remember to Include the Chimney
The month of April has been an active month for fireplaces and chimneys. With the continuous bouts of rain, sleet and snow, chimneys have extended their usefulness! This past weekend, family came to town to visit. Even with all of the warm bodies and lots of talking, the chill in the air made everyone strongly […]
