by Cliff Slagle | Sep 16, 2019 | Paint N Peel
A well-maintained fireplace can serve as a beautiful design focal point in any room – as well as add value to your home. Unfortunately, dirty masonry can send the wrong message; while dirty bricks do not necessarily indicate a fireplace problem, it can draw the wrong...
by Cliff Slagle | Apr 27, 2018 | Fireplace Maintenance
Maintaining your fireplace takes more than just an annual sweeping and inspection by a certified chimney sweep. There are a number of ways homeowners can clean and maintain their fireplaces in the time between sweepings. One of the most common questions we receive...
by Cliff Slagle | Feb 27, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
Punxsutawney Phil may have seen his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter. However, spring will be here before we know it! As warmer temperatures arrive, many homeowners will stop using their fireplaces until the following fall. Simply closing the glass doors...
by Cliff Slagle | Jan 5, 2016 | Fire Safety, Fireplace Maintenance
When it comes to fireplace safety, many homeowners believe that their worries end as soon as the fire goes out. However, there is one important part of using a fireplace that should not be ignored – proper ash removal. Knowing how to correctly remove and dispose of...
by Cliff Slagle | Dec 28, 2012 | Chimney Sweeps
Anyone who is planning to use their fireplace to heat their home by burning wood or gas logs should have the chimney inspected. A well-used fireplace should be inspected once a year, preferably just before the cold season in late fall. If the fireplace is only...
