by Richie Baxley | Nov 18, 2013 | General Home Upkeep
Many people know that taking care of your appliances in your home is not only important to keep them working and safe, but also important for the health of you and your family members. When it comes to your dryer, you must clean the lint out routinely, but the...
by Richie Baxley | Oct 27, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimneys, General Home Upkeep
Everyone knows that mold growing in his or her home is a bad thing, and when the mold is spotted you work to remove it. But what happens when there are areas of the home you are not able to check? When there is extra water gathering in an area and not being dried...
by Richie Baxley | Oct 14, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance, General Home Upkeep
Aside from Santa Claus and a few brave cat burglars, few people actually see the inside of a chimney. Damage on the inside of your chimney that goes unnoticed and untreated for an extended period of time can greatly compromise the overall integrity of the chimney as...
by Richie Baxley | Sep 16, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance, General Home Upkeep
How does your chimney impact air quality in the home? Fireplaces and stoves bring along a lot of things we want: heat, light, ambiance, a soothing crackle. But the combustion happening in those appliances also creates byproducts we don’t want, like smoke and...
by Richie Baxley | Aug 21, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety, General Home Upkeep
The following are measures you should take to ensure safety while enjoying your fireplace: Preventive Roof: Keep your roof free of flammable items, such as leaves, twigs, and branches and remove any branches hanging above the chimney or flue. Use a chimney cap...
by Richie Baxley | Jul 31, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety, Fireplaces, General Home Upkeep
Eco-Friendly Practices for Chimney Owners One of the biggest issues we face in today’s world is the fragile state of our environment. With global temperatures rising and ice caps melting it becomes more and more important to be aware of the environmental impact our...
