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All About Chimney Liners

by James Owens | May 14, 2014 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Tips, Energy Efficiency, Fire Safety

After years of usage, your chimney liner might need to be repaired or possibly replaced. It has to function efficiently to save on your  heating buck and to keep your family safe indoors.

All About Creosote

by James Owens | Apr 20, 2014 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Tips, Fire Safety

There is one thing important to all homeowners…the safety and well-being of our families. We do our very best to avoid at all costs things that may threaten it. Among the most dreaded and unwelcome house guests is creosote. What is creosote? Well it’s safe to say that...

Spring To-Do List for Your Chimney

by James Owens | Mar 13, 2014 | Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Tips

Following a long season of use, it’s a great idea to conduct a quick inspection of your chimney and heating appliance, looking for signs of wear and tear. It’s also wise to have your chimney professionally cleaned during the spring, since this is our least busy season...

Chimney Inspections: Not Only for Spring Cleaning

by James Owens | Jan 14, 2014 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Tips, Fire Safety

Possible Dangers of Leaving Your Chimney without any Maintenance To give a vivid picture of what harm a neglected chimney is capable of causing, here are some of the possible scenarios: Leaky chimneys signaling the presence of structural damage that could leave your...

Questions for Your Sweep

by James Owens | Dec 30, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Information, Chimney Tips

When you’re ready to hire a chimney sweep, you should always start with some Q&A. A good sweep will take the time to explain the process and show credentials and references. Here are a few good questions that every sweep should be able to answer. How many years...

A Tour of Your Chimney

by James Owens | Dec 12, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Information, Chimney Tips

Chimneys are far more complex than you may believe at first glance. The average homeowner is only vaguely familiar with the fireplace and/or chimney components that extend beyond the hearth and firebox. Knowing about these parts and their general functions can be...
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