by Cliff Slagle | Apr 18, 2014 | Chimney Sweeps, Chimneys, Fire Safety, Fireplace Maintenance, Fireplaces and Stoves
Choosing the right company to handle all of your chimney and fireplace needs can be a tough task. Knowing which questions to ask can and will certainly smooth out the process for you. Being an informed homeowner makes all the difference in the world.
by Cliff Slagle | Mar 27, 2014 | Chimneys
Two Good Reasons to Have a Chimney Cap Installed You might be wondering why you have this thing covering the opening of your chimney when, as a matter of fact, you shouldn’t block the opening of the chimney. Actually, that thing isn’t blocking your chimney; it’s...
by Cliff Slagle | Mar 13, 2014 | Chimneys, Fireplace Maintenance
Did you know that a chimney sweep’s off-peak season is the best season to schedule non-emergency chimney repair and preventative maintenance? That’s because from October through January, many chimney sweeps—especially in colder climates like ours here in Michigan—are...
by Cliff Slagle | Feb 12, 2014 | Chimneys, Fire Safety, Fireplace Maintenance
Your chimney system is comprised of numerous parts, all of which are inspected by a chimney professional during your yearly chimney inspection and sweeping. To prevent major chimney system repairs, it is of paramount importance to make minor repairs as soon as...
by Cliff Slagle | Jan 31, 2014 | Chimneys, Fire Safety
You can do everything right and still have a house fire. That is why you need to know preventative steps and what to do in case of an actual fire. Everyone in your home needs know basic fire safety.
by Cliff Slagle | Jan 8, 2014 | Chimneys, Fireplace Maintenance
For those of you who are interested in saving money during the winter months, improving your fireplace’s efficiency is an excellent way because you’ll need to burn less fuel to generate the necessary amount of heat. Your annual chimney inspection and sweeping may or...
