Category: Chimney Inspection
How a Dirty Chimney Puts You & Your Home at Risk
Unless you’re Santa Claus, you probably don’t spend much time looking in chimneys. Even if you did look in your chimney, you wouldn’t really…
Winter Chimney Preparations: 5 Tips to Ensure Your Chimney is Ready for Cold Weather
Each year the fall weather sneaks up and it seems as though one minute it is warm and sunny and the next, there’s frost…
The Warmer Months Are the Best Time to Clean Your Chimney & Have It Inspected!
Cold weather ahead means it’s time to ready your fireplace for winter of chilly days and freezing nights. But first things first: you need…
4 Issues Commonly Requiring Chimney Repair in Southeast Michigan
No home can last without diligence towards maintenance. The same goes for your chimney. It helps you to know what to expect with your…
Fix Your Fireplace Draft & Keep Warm During the Winter
Are drafts from your fireplace giving you the chills? It may be another month until the calendar catches up with the weather but, like…
It’s Chimney Safety Week: September 30 – October 6
This week is Chimney Safety Week! Temperatures are dropping as winter approaches, which means you’re nearing that very first fire of the season. Take…
How to Close a Fireplace for Spring & Summer
When the days get longer and the weather begins to warm, your fireplace will likely see less and less use. The hottest months of…
How to Avoid Winter Fire Hazards Around Your Chimney & Fireplace
Sitting comfortably by the fireside on a chilly winter night is as classic an experience as they come. But if you don’t use your…
Don’t Leave Your Chimney Blocked with Debris!
Your chimney is a necessary part of safely operating your fireplace. Without it, smoke and byproducts from combustion would have no place to go!…
What Causes Fireplace Back-Puffing? How Can I Prevent It?
There are few things as relaxing as sitting next to roaring fire. That is, of course, assuming you aren’t startled by a sudden, audible…
Fireplace Safety FAQ: Can I Cook in My Fireplace?
If you’re thinking of innovative ways to spice up your meals, you may be wondering, “can I cook in my fireplace?” The simple answer…
Don’t Let Chimney & Fireplace Mold Harm Your Health & Home!
Every homeowner has heard horror stories about finding mold in a home. While these stories are often true, they tend to suggest that mold…