by Renee Brigman | Nov 15, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance
While virtually any chimney can leak, older chimneys are prone to more of the issues that contribute to leaking. And over time, moisture intrusion on a chimney will impact the state and structure of the chimney and eventually lead to the need for some kind of...
by Renee Brigman | Nov 1, 2018 | Chimney Sweep
Not all chimney service companies are created equal. While capitalism has its advantages, it does have its downsides and one of the less attractive happenstances associated with it in regard to hiring a chimney sweep is that virtually anyone can start a chimney sweep...
by Renee Brigman | Sep 28, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance
Wintertime is better with fire and it is our goal, here at Blue Sky Chimney Sweeps|Bless Your Hearth, to help you keep hearth fires in their rightful place in your home! Chimney and fireplace inspection is an important part of that process. If you haven’t yet set up...
by Renee Brigman | Aug 27, 2018 | Awards and Certifications
Most people don’t know much about what really makes their home heating systems work. This would be true whether we have a standard HVAC system or if we operate a fireplace – either wood burning or with a gas appliance of some kind. Most of us rely on professionals to...
by Renee Brigman | May 29, 2018 | Fireplace maintenance
You are cleaning out the fireplace after a long winter of burning fires in your fireplace. You see that the mortar is loose or cracked and the back wall of the fireplace looks deteriorated. The firebox, where you build your fires, is the part of your chimney system...