by Anastasia Ridgeway | Oct 15, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
Summer has finally faded away, and fall enthusiastically took its place. The cool winds have begun blowing leaves from the colorful trees, and people are starting to bundle up a bit before heading out for the day. This is the season of raking leaves, carving pumpkins...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Sep 29, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
The chimney is one of the most important – and often overlooked – parts of a fireplace system. However, many homeowners naively assume that their chimneys are in good condition until they begin experiencing a major problem. Just like the rest of a fireplace, the...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Sep 15, 2014 | Carbon Monoxide
While gas and wood-burning appliances are a necessity during the winter months in almost every home, many homeowners fail to realize the danger they may pose if their heaters, stoves, furnaces, or fireplaces are not properly inspected and maintained. Carbon monoxide...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Aug 25, 2014 | Chimney Crown
When homeowners think about the parts of their chimney and fireplace that need to be maintained, they often leave out one crucial element – the chimney crown. Although often ignored, the chimney crown is one of the most important parts of a fireplace system,...