by John Perdue | Apr 28, 2013 | Fireplace Maintenance
So here you are, the annual inspection of your fireplace system has confirmed that everything is in great shape. So why doesn’t it look like that? – and what can you do about it? For everyone tired of looking at a fireplace face that does not match the ‘youthfulness’...
by John Perdue | Apr 21, 2013 | Chimneys
It is a curious thing…you do not see many uncapped vents but you sure do see a lot of uncapped chimneys — and on the same roofs! We could venture some speculation about why that is, but the truth is, it defies all common sense. It is good that the venting...
by John Perdue | Apr 13, 2013 | Chimney Sweeping
The best way to keep your chimney free of creosote is to never burn wood in your fireplace. Far from flippant advice, this is meant to bring into sharp focus what happens with every use of a wood-burning fireplace. Every time smoke carries combustibles up the chimney,...
by John Perdue | Apr 4, 2013 | Fire Safety
Dryer vent cleaning may be one of those things you forget about, but this infographic will show why that is not a good idea. Fires caused by dryer vent lint are one of the biggest causes of residential fires. Don’t let your home be next!