by Anastasia Ridgeway | Feb 25, 2015 | CSIA Certification
When it comes time for chimney maintenance, choosing the right company can be one of the hardest things to do. Some homeowners ask friends or neighbors for recommendations. Others do an internet search or flip through the Yellow Pages. Others still will go with...
by Anastasia Ridgeway | Oct 30, 2014 | Winter Chimney
Now that November has begun, fall is approaching its halfway point. All of the warm season clothes have been packed away and swapped for jackets, hats and scarves. In place of sunshine, many parts of the country have already experienced snowfall, so staying warm is on...
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 | Feb 25, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, fire safety
After years of using your fireplace and chimney, are you starting to see cracks in the masonry? Problems with the flue? Perhaps there’s some sort of odor inside your chimney? Or there’s just TOO MUCH smoke coming out of your chimney, or worse, out of the fireplace and...