by James Owens | Nov 30, 2022 | Smoky Fireplace
Whether you are baking cookies, lighting candles, or sitting quietly by your fireplace fire, smoke isn’t something you want in your home. If your fireplace is allowing smoke in – and not out – then you have a problem on your hands. Fortunately the...
by James Owens | Jan 29, 2021 | Chimneys & Fireplaces
Fireplaces play many valuable roles in a home. They add desired warmth, they provide a cozy spot to relax, they up the resale value, and their aesthetic appeal is undeniable. That being said, a chimney and/or fireplace that’s damaged isn’t doing anybody any good. In...
by James Owens | Nov 30, 2020 | Fireplace Maintenance
Is there smoke in your home coming from the fireplace? This is certainly cause for alarm! The first thing a homeowner should do if they seesmoke coming out of the firebox opening is call 911. The most likely scenario is that there is some issue causing some backdraft,...
by James Owens | Sep 30, 2020 | Chimney Maintenance
If you own a fireplace, then chimney maintenance needs to be a priority if you’re looking to maintain the value and overall aesthetic of your home. Fortunately, by investing in annual inspections and scheduling sweepings as often as The National Fire Protection...
by James Owens | May 10, 2018 | Chimney Sweeping
There are lots of things to do every season. Hot summer days call for laying on sandy beaches, picnics in the park, and long hikes through shady woods. During autumn weather, you think of walking through colored leaves, building fires out of dry twigs, and roasting...