When homeowners around Simpsonville start noticing loose bricks, water staining, or a chimney that just seems a little off, the next step is figuring out who can repair it as carefully and thoroughly as possible. At Blue Sky Chimney Sweeps, we’ve spent years helping...
For each cord of wood you burn, you’ll create about 50 lbs. (5 gallons) of ash. It is essential that you have a safe and reliable means of storing and disposing of the ashes you’ll create. Embers can re-ignite for days after a wood fire has long been...
Old-timers will tell you the best firewood comes from most any tree that has been cut into logs and well dried or “seasoned” before use, then stacked under covered storage. You really can burn most any tree wood so long as it’s been cured under cover and if you learn...
The warm glow of a wood-burning fire in your fireplace or stove is something that’s hard to resist and impossible to imitate. Investing in a wood-burning heating appliance will not only improve the way you heat your home, it will also create an atmosphere of warmth...
Keeping It Dry If you own a fireplace or chimney then you already know that there are many steps you must take to prevent your wood-burning heating system from falling into disrepair. It is critical to get your chimney inspected and swept every season to prevent...
