by Anastasia Ridgeway | Sep 23, 2019 | Creosote
As you burn fires in your fireplace, a substance forms in your chimney. This is called creosote, and it can take on many forms. Whether is light and flaky, sticky and tar-textured, or hard, glazed, and glossy, creosote is harmful, and it needs to be regularly cleared... by Anastasia Ridgeway | Jan 5, 2017 | Carbon Monoxide, Creosote
Most homeowners realize that a dirty chimney can lead to some serious home damage. Creosote build-up, blockages, and more all increase the likelihood of fire. Fires not only destroy belongings. In addition, they threaten the well-being of loved ones and cost you a lot... 
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Jul 26, 2015 | Creosote
Our fireplaces are the focal points of our homes, serving as a gathering place for family and friends and a backdrop for special holiday memories or cozy winter evenings spent around a roaring fire. Because of this, most homeowners take the time to clean and care for... 