by Cliff Slagle | May 28, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweeps, Chimneys
It is never fun when you have a stink in your home that you cannot get rid of and are having to constantly mask with air fresheners. The worst part is when you are forced to live with the smell, because it has sunk into your home. Chimneys can produce these types of...
by Cliff Slagle | May 19, 2014 | Chimneys, Fire Safety
If you don’t want to experience unfortunate accidents such as a chimney fire or carbon monoxide poisoning, make sure your chimney is in good condition, starting with the liner. Here are some facts about the chimney liner:
by Cliff Slagle | Apr 18, 2014 | Chimney Sweeps, Chimneys, Fire Safety, Fireplace Maintenance, Fireplaces and Stoves
Choosing the right company to handle all of your chimney and fireplace needs can be a tough task. Knowing which questions to ask can and will certainly smooth out the process for you. Being an informed homeowner makes all the difference in the world.
by Cliff Slagle | Mar 13, 2014 | Chimneys, Fireplace Maintenance
Did you know that a chimney sweep’s off-peak season is the best season to schedule non-emergency chimney repair and preventative maintenance? That’s because from October through January, many chimney sweeps—especially in colder climates like ours here in Michigan—are...
by Cliff Slagle | May 2, 2013 | Fireplaces and Stoves
The firebox is the part of the fireplace system that contains intended fires. It is the “fire pit” in the system, the place where you build and start your fires. It is also designed to contain heat from those fires and prevent it from reaching the structure of your...
