We cannot overstate the importance of knowing what to do, and ensuring your family knows what to do, in case of a fire in the home. Planning for fire safety means ensuring you have up-to-date working smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, along with a plan for what to do in an emergency. Learn more in today’s guide.
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Plan for Fire Safety in Your Home
Tuesday, December 20th, 2016How to Tell Your Chimney Needs Sweeping
Monday, December 19th, 2016We recommend that you get your chimney cleaned about once a year. However, there are certain circumstances in which creosote can build up faster (or slower) than it normally would, meaning you may need to clean at a different frequency.
Want to check whether your chimney is in dire need of cleaning? Read on to learn about when to get your chimney professionally cleaned, and find out more from our chimney sweeps.
Could You Fall Victim to a Chimney Cleaning Scam?
Monday, November 28th, 2016The average homeowner does not know too much about the chimney that vents byproducts away from the fireplace and the home, aside from the basics. You may know about the damper and about selecting seasoned firewood. You may have also heard that you are supposed to have your chimney cleaned once a year. But do you know how to spot an honest, legitimate company to take on that job?
Cleaning the Chimney Is Not Easy…But It’s So Important
Monday, November 21st, 2016Three Things You Must Do Before You Use Your Fireplace and Chimney
Monday, November 7th, 2016This year, don’t take your comfort and safety for granted. Starting a fire in the fireplace can come with a cost, and you need to be sure your home is as safe as possible before you can enjoy the cozy glow of a fire on a quiet evening with your loved ones.
This year, be sure your home is prepared. Do these three things BEFORE you use your fireplace this year.
Here’s What Creosote Does to Your Chimney
Monday, October 17th, 2016Fall is the time to start preparing your home for the cold. That means you may take on some major home improvement projects—like adding in insulation or a new wood stove to your home. Or you might add some smaller things to your home, like a new throw blanket or some warm pajamas.
But there are also some things you should be doing each year, no matter how prepared your home feels. This includes scheduling a chimney inspection and cleaning. This can rid your chimney and fireplace of creosote, a substance that is highly flammable and can be quite dangerous.
Do Not Use Your Fireplace Before You Schedule This Service!
Monday, September 19th, 20163 Benefits of Scheduling Chimney Cleaning Early
Monday, July 18th, 2016We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: summer is an excellent time to have your chimney cleaned professionally. Get your chimney into shape this summer, in order to prevent potential fire hazards, water leaks, and other common problems that start in the chimney. Here are 3 reasons that prove it’s the right season to schedule service.
Checking Your Chimney for Creosote
Monday, May 30th, 2016Creosote is one of the most dangerous things you can find inside of a chimney. And yet, it builds up naturally as you burn a fire in your fireplace. There are steps you can take to lessen the buildup and impact of creosote, a black, tarlike substance that is highly combustible. And you should also know what to look for to tell if your creosote problem is out of control.
Why Should You Worry about Your Chimney and Fireplace When It’s Warm Out?
Monday, May 23rd, 2016We know that in the summertime, few people have their chimneys on their minds. But if your chimney has issues that go ignored for too long, it can become a serious headache when winter arrives. When you take care of chimney problems or routine cleaning this summer, you can make things a lot easier for the rest of the year. Take a look at some examples.