by James Owens | Nov 12, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety
Diagnosing the Sounds It’s getting to be that time of year that we wait for Santa to come down the chimney. But if you’re hearing scratching or chirping noises on Christmas Eve (or any other eve, for that matter), it isn’t probably going to be the gift-giver on his...
by James Owens | Oct 28, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Tips, Energy Efficiency, Fire Safety, Venting
Only the Best: Certified CSIA Chimney Sweeps Our chimneys and fireplaces not only look good in our homes, they also bring that much needed warmth we desire. It gives us so much that it’s only fair to give our chimneys the right amount of attention and care. After all,...
by James Owens | Sep 30, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Chimney Information, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Tips, Fire Safety
What Causes Smoking Problems In The Chimney? One of the best things about the cold, winter months is snuggling up by a warm fire at the end of the day. However, this cozy scene can quickly turn into a mess if the chimney starts to fill the room with smoke. There are...
by James Owens | Aug 22, 2013 | Chimney and Fireplace Safety, Fire Safety
Teaching Kids about Fire Safety Arguably the greatest human achievement was the discovery of fire. Fire is what allowed humanity to settle in one place. It allowed us to protect ourselves against the environment around us. It allowed us to cook our food to increase...
by James Owens | Mar 19, 2013 | Fire Safety
Spring is not exactly coming in like a lamb across the country, but it definitely has people everywhere thinking about going out with a roar. Specifically, the initial roaring flames of a fire in a patio grill until it settles down, or an outdoor oven as it picks up....
by James Owens | Feb 27, 2013 | Fire Safety
In most cases, we expect to be able to put our clothing into the dryer, run it for one cycle, and have dry clothing come out. However, there are those occasions when we sometimes have to run the clothing through two or even three times before it is completely dry....
