by John Perdue | May 19, 2014 | chimney maintenance, Chimney Sweeping, Fire Safety
Chimney fires kill! When you’re sitting in front of a cozy fire, the last thing you’re likely to be thinking about is the condition of your chimney. However, if you don’t give it some thought before you light that next fire, your enjoyment may be very short-lived. ...
by John Perdue | Mar 30, 2014 | chimney maintenance, Chimney Sweeping, Chimneys
Chimney inspections are a consistent part of what we do at Ashbusters, because inspections are a key part of ensuring that our clients are able to enjoy a chimney system that’s performing at the levels of safety and efficiency they expect and need. When...
by John Perdue | Mar 24, 2014 | chimney maintenance, Chimney Sweeping
As days got shorter and the weather got colder, we retreated indoors to the warmth of our homes and hearths. For those of us who made use of a fireplace during these cold weather months, spring is a great time to make sure the chimney and flue are in good working...
by John Perdue | Dec 11, 2013 | Chimney Sweeping, Chimneys, Fire Safety, Fireplace Maintenance, Fireplaces and Stoves, Gas Fireplaces
Kids all over are anxiously waiting to see if their Christmas lists will be fulfilled as the holiday nears and Santa makes his way into everyone’s home by squeezing down the chimney. The practical question is how does he keep his suit looking clean and fresh with all...
by John Perdue | Oct 23, 2013 | Chimney Sweeping, Chimneys, Fireplace Maintenance
When choosing a chimney sweep to clean your fireplace, a few requirements may cross your mind; the CSIA certification status of the prospective chimney sweeps may not be one of them. However, the CSIA recommends that people take a few steps when considering which...
by John Perdue | Oct 12, 2013 | Chimney Sweeping, Chimneys, Mold
Have You Been Breathing Mold Lately? We’ve all pulled the occasional moldy leftovers out of the fridge or tossed a bag of rolls with fuzzy green stuff growing in it. But the kind of mold that grows in the dark, damp places of our home is a different story, and not...
