Tag: chimney cleaning
Do You Need to Clean Your Chimney if You Don’t Use Your Fireplace?
Do you need to clean your chimney if you don’t use your fireplace? The short answer is yes – even an unused chimney still…
Chimney Inspection Levels: How Do They Work?
There are three chimney inspection levels that professionals use to determine the state of your chimney. Level 1 inspections only require basic access to…
Why Do Chimneys Need to Be Swept?
With the scorching summer heat, the last thing you may be thinking of is your chimney. But now’s a great time to schedule your…
Common Old Chimney Problems in Aging & Historic Homes
There is something alluring about an old home. The craftsmanship, the attention to detail, the design and architecture are certainly something to behold. However,…
FAQs About Chimney & Fireplaces for Your Home
Cold weather is approaching which means we’re turning to our fireplaces for heat and comfort. Despite their common use for centuries, there are plenty…
Spring Cleaning Tips: How to Clean a Fireplace
Spring means spring cleaning. And while you may be running around the house tidying up or emptying out deep closets, there’s another important part…
Where Those Soot Stains Are Coming From & How to Avoid Them
It’s likely you’ve heard the phrase, “Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.” But where there’s fire, there may also be soot stains. Soot stains in…
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…
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…
When to Clean Your Chimney to Keep Your Home Safe
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the daffodils and tulips are in bloom. Spring has finally arrived after a long, cold…
Knowing Your Fireplace & Chimney Part Names
Fireplaces and chimneys are more complex than many homeowners believe. During your next chimney inspection, your chimney sweep may mention one or more chimney…
What Is Creosote & What Makes Creosote Dangerous?
Temperatures are dropping and many homeowners are starting to think about their fireplaces for the cold season. But if they haven’t had their chimney…