by Cliff Slagle | Jun 26, 2017 | Chimneys
Many homeowners understand how a dirty chimney affects their fireplace. However, few realize it can also have an impact on your overall health. Creosote buildup, animal entry, and more are all chimney hazards. These hazards can affect the health and safety of your...
by Cliff Slagle | Dec 13, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
Christmas is just around the corner. It’s only a matter of days until St. Nick himself is ready to slide down your chimney to deliver presents. This year, make sure you don’t get put on the naughty list for having a dirty chimney. Get your chimney swept before...
by Cliff Slagle | Apr 21, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Odor
While most of us do not use our fireplaces and chimneys during the summer, they can still impact our day to day living in one major way: chimney odor. A stinky chimney does more than just affect how you use your fireplace; it can create odors throughout your home and...
by Cliff Slagle | Oct 13, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
The hearth and fireplace are often the focal points of our homes. Throughout the year, family and friends gather together around a roaring fire in order to spend time together and create memories that will last a lifetime. However, these special times can be cut short...
by Cliff Slagle | Feb 24, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
Sitting in front of a roaring fire on a cold day can be one of life’s simplest pleasures. Even the most idyllic scenes in front of the fireplace can be interrupted by smoke blowing back into the room. Many homeowners are baffled by what causes excessive smoking in the...