by Richie Baxley | May 31, 2019 | Chimney Dampers
Have you ever ignited a fire in your fireplace only to have smoke come flooding back into your home? Or have you ever sat in front of your unlit fireplace and felt the cold air rushing down through the chimney flue? If so, you were gaining some insight into the...
by Richie Baxley | Feb 10, 2014 | Fire Safety, Fireplaces
Homeowners often daydream about the perfect evening in front of the fire, but what about the ashy mess that is left behind when the fire is put out? Do you clean it up, or do you leave it? Is that included in your annual chimney sweep and inspection? Since the basic...
by Richie Baxley | Jan 31, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimneys
If you perform no other chimney maintenance, we recommend waterproofing your chimney. This is true even if you have a chimney or fireplace that you never use, as damage to your chimney can quickly turn into damage to your whole home—showing up as streaks, mold, and...
