by Avery Soderman | Jan 13, 2014 | Chimney Sweep Problems
If you are a homeowner with a chimney and/or fireplace, you may not realize when it is time to call a chimney sweep. Like many, you probably think you can save a lot of money by doing it on your own, and this may be true. However, more times than not, homeowners tend...
by Avery Soderman | Jan 2, 2014 | Factory-Built vs Masonry Fireplace
A warm, roaring fire in a fireplace is possible for all homeowners, not just those whose home was built with one. While masonry fireplaces and chimneys are generally included in a home when it is built, factory-built fireplaces are installed later on. Both of these...
by Avery Soderman | Jan 3, 2013 | Chimney Fire
Each year before lighting that first toasty fire in your fireplace, it is important to hire a chimney sweeper to inspect the overall chimney for any damage. This is rule number one in safety for using a fireplace and chimney. However, sometimes abiding by all of the...
by Avery Soderman | Dec 27, 2012 | Chimney Sweep
The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends that people take a few steps when considering which chimney sweep will perform an annual inspection or related service on their chimney or vent. Because proper care and attention to service can help protect...
by Avery Soderman | Oct 16, 2012 | Gas Fireplace Initiative
As part of National Fire Prevention Week, the fireplace industry is reminding homeowners that have a glass fronted gas fireplace that the glass can get very hot when the fireplace is on or even when cooling down and precautions should be taken. If a family has young...
