Our Chimney Sweep Blog

Chimneys are strong and durable – but not invincible. Over time, certain issues will arise that need to be addressed sooner rather than later. Neglecting maintenance tasks can end up costing you a lot of money in major chimney repairs and can make your chimney unsafe to use and live around. Here are three common Read more

The relatively small costs you encounter in having your masonry chimney properly maintained can pay off in a big way by preventing major chimney damage that could cost you many thousands of dollars. As sturdy as a well-built chimney is, it won’t last forever without some periodic repairs and structural work. As the years pass, Read more

Everyone is used to the idea of smoke coming out of his or her chimney, but if you see flames and sparks…you likely have a chimney fire. The key question is, how can these situations be prevented and what do you do to keep your home and family safe?  It is important to have a Read more

Household appliances should be properly taken care of, your dryer vent is no exception. You might not know it, but a dirty dryer vent filled with lint is one of the leading causes of fires. Read more

Our home is like an intricate machine. In order for it to work as a whole, we need to make sure that everything is fully functional. We need to attend to every minor detail in our household in order to keep it at its prime. One of the seemingly minor details that every homeowner should Read more