by Mark Stoner | Aug 17, 2015 | Chimney Sweeping
As the summer begins to wind down and the kids go back to school, it will not be long before you will want to light the first fire of fireplace season. Keep in mind that many national fire safety organizations like the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and...
by Mark Stoner | May 25, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweeping, Fireplace Maintenance
Having a chimney in your home is more than just having cozy warm nights with a rustic ambiance. It also entails a lot of responsibility and keen observational skills on your end, especially if you want to ensure your chimney’s functionality as well as your family’s...
by Mark Stoner | Apr 21, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweeping
If you have a chimney, chances are you have had something stuck inside it at some point. A chimney blockage can be a dangerous situation; as stated by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), a dirty chimney can cause a chimney fire. One of the main reasons an...
by Mark Stoner | Jan 9, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweeping, Fire Safety, Fireplace Maintenance
Have you heard about creosote? If your home has a chimney, then you should! No, it’s not some kind of fancy delicacy, although it could sound like it. Creosote is inevitable to any chimney, but it doesn’t mean that it’s something you want to have accumulating in the...
by Mark Stoner | Dec 29, 2013 | Chimney Repair, Chimney Sweeping
Waterproofing Your Chimney to Perfection When your chimney is already undergoing extensive water damage, the costs for repair will soon match or even exceed the money you spent to get it installed in the first place. That’s why preventing this from happening is the...
by Mark Stoner | Nov 25, 2013 | Chimney Sweeping, Fire Safety, Fireplace Maintenance
Important Functions of the Chimney Safety Institute of America Many homeowners do not have many questions about their chimneys and fireplaces. They assume that they will always work properly and safely. Then, when there is an issue, they are not sure where to turn....
