by Richie Baxley | Jun 8, 2013 | Chimneys
When it comes to home repairs, some homeowners will often try the “patch it for now, deal with it later” approach. Simply put, this usually ends up costing a lot more money in the long run. If the area of needed repair or cleaning involves the chimney or...
by Richie Baxley | Apr 5, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance
The outline for a brief history of chimney cleaning looks something like this: Chimneys Become a Problem Urban crowding begins Indoor fireplaces become increasingly popular Chimneys have to be smaller Master sweeps do not fit Modern Day Chimney Sweeps Arise Orphans...
by Richie Baxley | Sep 12, 2012 | Chimney Maintenance
Chimney maintenance is a tough and painstaking job. Since a chimney is typically in regular use, it requires regular cleanup. One of the things that should be regularly cleaned from a chimney is creosote. Now before we get into the cleanup process, let us understand...