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Chimney Cleaning Mistakes To Avoid
“If saving money is wrong, then I don’t want to be right,” William Shatner somewhat famously said. It’s a good sentiment as long as you don’t make any of the chimney cleaning mistakes below for the sake of saving money on home maintenance. Chimney cleaning is an essential safety matter, and ineffective chimney cleaning shortcuts, Read more
Ahh! We have Chimney Leaks!
Are there water spots on the ceiling around your chimney or water dripping down the walls of the firebox? Water can cause hundreds of dollars of damage to the chimney and surrounding walls, flooring, and ceilings. If your chimney is leaking, call an expert right away! Chimney problems often compound over time. The longer you Read more
Leaky Chimney Advice from Chimney Experts
One of the most common reasons chimney services companies are called out is to deal with leaky chimneys. When caught early and repaired correctly, a leaky chimney will not keep causing you problems down the line. When chimney leaks are ignored, serious damage throughout the system can occur over time. This is another common reason Read more
10 Fire-Safety Tips that Can Save Lives
Avoiding accidental fires in your home isn’t difficult. The key is preparedness, which includes knowing what to do in the event of a fire and engaging in safe practices every day. Here are 10 fire-safety tips from chimney professionals that can save lives. 1. Extinguish all fires before leaving the house This includes fires on Read more
Ice Dams & Chimney Damage
Ice dams, which are patches of frozen melted snow that sit around the base of a chimney, can cause a lot of serious problems if ignored. In Massachusetts, we have winters that are cold enough for ice dams to easily form and last for a long time. Here are some things you’ll want to know Read more