by Richie Baxley | Aug 15, 2019 | Chimney Inspection, Chimney Maintenance
Many fireplace owners underestimate the benefits they gain from scheduling their maintenance earlier in the year, rather than waiting. The convenience of beating the rush and completing repair work weeks ahead of time is undeniable. At Environmental Chimney Service,...
by Richie Baxley | Dec 31, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
American homes have put their trust in fireplaces since the first settlers. Early fireplaces were the heart of the homes. Larger homes had fireplaces in nearly every living space, while in simpler homes, large fireplaces were built for heating, lighting, and...
by Richie Baxley | Jan 10, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
The holiday season has rushed by in a blur! For many of us, fall is the busiest time of year. The kids start back to school and suddenly we’re planning Halloween parties and costumes. Then, in no time, we’re onto Thanksgiving dinners and holiday shopping. Out of...
by Richie Baxley | Jan 15, 2016 | Begin the New Year with a chimney sweeping
The new year presents a fresh start, and many people tackle January with a home refresh — cleaning out closets, scrubbing baseboards and catching up on their home maintenance to-do lists. As part of your new year’s cleanup, don’t forget your fireplace and chimney! If...
by Richie Baxley | Feb 14, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
If you’re in the home buying market, we’re sure you’ve heard of the need for a thorough home inspection. Back before the market changed, many potential buyers would omit a home inspection from their offer to make it more appealing to the sellers, as fewer...