by Anastasia Ridgeway | May 28, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, fire safety
What is sticky, highly flammable, and makes your chimney jet-black? Creosote. This may be an unfamiliar term for many homeowners, but you will soon learn that creosote is merely a more severe form of soot. However, this fancy-sounding substance should not be taken...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Apr 24, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, fire safety
A chimney needs a fully-functional and efficient liner to usher the byproducts of combustion out of the house. Here are the facts you need to know about chimney liners:
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Jan 8, 2014 | Blog, Chimney Maintenance
Imagine this: sitting by the fireplace on a romantic evening, then suddenly, a foul smell coming from your fireplace! What’s that smell? Some odor is normal, but if it is overwhelming, it is time to call a certified sweep. Why does my fireplace and chimney stink?...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Oct 30, 2013 | Blog, Chimney Maintenance, fire safety
Keeping Creosote Out of Your Chimney Anyone with a chimney knows that it is important to protect it against certain things, such as animal inhabitants or water damage. However, few homeowners are aware of the dangers of having creosote built up in their chimney. Even...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Oct 4, 2013 | Blog, Chimney Maintenance, fire safety
Chimney Safety Tips – Building and Burning a Safe Fire Enjoying a fire in the fireplace is a favorite family activity during the cold weather seasons. However, those cozy evenings can quickly turn to disaster if the fire is not built and burned safely. There are a few...
