What’s the Buzz?
If you have a flower or vegetable garden, you’ve been spending extra time watering the plants. I’ve had to water twice per day as the heat created extra stress on my growing meals. While outside, it became increasingly annoying with the wasps. I’m sure there has to be a wasp nest nearby as I keep […]
Top 3 Reasons to Sweep Your Chimney & Fireplace in July
This week is going to be hot and dry. Two perfect reasons to not think about your fireplace and chimney. Since there is low humidity, the smells coming from the fireplace will be minimal…of course until later this week when humidity levels rise again. It’s been dry, and again a low chance for rain this […]
Gas & Woodburning Fireplace Smells
It’s that time of year again when humidity is high and so are the smells. Wood burning fireplaces as well as gas fireplaces can produce a musty smell, dusty smell or even a smokey smell. If you usually get a chimney sweep or a fireplace cleaning in the Fall, you may want to reconsider. Working […]
A Fireplace as a Source of Comfort
As many are working from home and dealing with kids and pets running around, homeowners have shared with us how the fireplace has brought comfort and a smile to their home. “Since our days remain chilly, I use the fireplace as a way to get the kids to sit in one place. They enjoy doing […]
No Short Cuts When It Comes to a Wood Burning Fireplace
There’s nothing more beautiful, warm and inviting than a wood burning fireplace. It’s frequently featured in family pictures and is often the center of attention in a home. That’s because a wood burning fireplace is special. Some enjoy watching the flames and listening to the crackles of the burning wood. Others enjoy tending to the […]
That’s Not the Smell of Turkey – Where’s the Smoke?
Yesterday, I went to a friend’s house for a ‘dry run’ for Thanksgiving Day. I have never participated in a dry run, so this was new. A ‘dry run’ is more about process and timing and not necessarily taste testing the food. Disappointing, but I think we all got that one down just fine. When […]
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 […]