by Richie Baxley | Mar 13, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance
With warmer nights and the fireplace soon to be swept out for the last time until fall, it is time to make the outdoors great. In some places, the weather is already perfect for grilling steaks on the deck or firing pizzas in the outdoor brick oven. That means it is...
by Richie Baxley | Nov 15, 2012 | Chimney Maintenance
When the winter weather is mild, your chimney is probably one of the farthest things from your mind. In many places in the Southeast, winter temperatures can often stay in the 40s and 50s, meaning that most of our fireplaces will stay dormant for much of the winter....
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...
by Richie Baxley | Jul 11, 2012 | Chimney Maintenance
When looking to buy firewood for your fireplace, it is important to take note of whether it has been thoroughly seasoned or dried. The reason, of course, is that wood with too much moisture left in it will not burn as hot. If you are using wet, or “green”,...
by Richie Baxley | Jul 6, 2012 | Chimney Maintenance
Having a fireplace in your home can be full of benefits, but it is important to remember that there is a lot of responsibility as well. You have to spend the time and effort making sure you have a chimney that is in safe working order. Because this is where smoke and...
