by Renee Brigman | Jun 19, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety
One of the leading causes of chimney fires, according to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), creosote build-up is a dangerous fact of life when you have a wood-burning fireplace or stove. Removing creosote deposits from your chimney walls is a big part of...
by Renee Brigman | Feb 21, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fireplace maintenance
While we all have hopes for spring weather approaching, it looks like we will still have a few winter nights. When the warmth does come in and fireplace usage drops, that does not mean that it is time to neglect your chimney maintenance. It is important that one has a...
by Renee Brigman | Jan 17, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety
If you haven’t had your chimney cleaned and inspected in the last 12 months, don’t worry – just schedule right away. Here is some basic information about common problems, levels of inspection, choosing the best sweep and things to keep in mind. This...
