What Services are Performed in a Chimney Sweep? Part 2: The Outside
As promised, here is part 2 of “What services are performed in a chimney sweep?” Part 1 includes the basics of chimney sweep services performed inside of the home, and Part 2 includes the basics of chimney inspection services outside of the home. Both Part 1 and Part 2 will give you the complete overview […]
Getting to Know Some of Your Service Technicians at Superior Chimney
This past week, I went out just about every day with a couple of our crews on service calls. The purpose was to shoot some videos in order to bring to you a bit of “what you can expect” from Superior Chimney. Over the next few months, you will get the chance to watch a […]
Why Should I have a Mid-Winter Fireplace & Chimney Inspection?
Seriously? Now? There are 2 groups of people a mid-winter fireplace and chimney inspection is recommended for: The procrastinators who never did their fall chimney inspection and; Those households that regularly use the fireplace. The Procrastinators: You meant to get the chimney cleaned, you meant to get it inspected, but you forgot….then remembered…then forgot again. […]
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 […]
Eavesdropping on a Conversation Has Become Your Gain
Standing in the self-checkout line, I do what we all do…listen to conversations going on around us. Sometimes it’s worth staying tuned-in, like yesterday. A person standing in back of me waiting in line decided to make a call. It became obvious that she was having a hard time making a decision and was searching […]
An August Chill Fires Up the Chimney
The chill in the air has brought thoughts of a warm fire. With temperatures in the evenings in the 50’s, some have turned to an outdoor fire pit. Although nice, I prefer a little more comfort. Here’s the next best thing. When the sun goes down, open the windows and/or patio doors to get the […]
Twas the Night before Christmas Poem
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads. And […]
5 Ways to prepare Your Fireplace for the Cold Weather
I took a quick poll asking family, friends and even strangers, “Did you turn on your furnace?” It was an impressive 80% that answered, “No.” Then I asked a follow up question, “Did you use your fireplace?” That was more interesting with a 50% “Yes” 50% ”No”. Surprised by the results? I found the reasons […]
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 […]
