by Richie Baxley | Apr 25, 2018 | Fireplace Accessories
After years and years of burning in your fireplace, your hearth’s masonry begins to deteriorate inevitably. Each time you burn, small levels of smoke escape out of the fireplace. When the smoke comes in contact with your hearth’s porous masonry, the masonry absorbs...
by Richie Baxley | Feb 12, 2018 | Fireplaces
A dingy hearth can make your home’s living space feel dingy, too, even if it’s otherwise spotless. Unfortunately, the masonry materials most often used for hearths are highly porous, which means they’ll absorb water, soot and any other material that they might come...
by Richie Baxley | May 12, 2017 | Fireplaces
After a winter of heavy use, the soot from your fireplace can darken and dull the surface of your fireplace. Even with your best scrubbing efforts, it can seem impossible to restore your hearth to its original state. That’s where Chimney Saver Paint “N” Peel Fireplace...
by Richie Baxley | Nov 27, 2016 | Fireplaces
It’s that time of year: Temperatures are dropping, and homeowners are lighting fireplaces to keep their homes warm and cozy. As you light your fireplace this winter, it is important to observe some fireplace safety tips so you and your family can enjoy your fireplace...
by Richie Baxley | Oct 27, 2015 | Fireplaces
Here at Environmental Chimney Sweep, we love coming to your home and performing yearly maintenance on your chimney and firebox. Inspecting for potential fire hazards and creosote buildup gives us the satisfaction that we have done the best job on our end of the deal....
