by Grace Morgan | Jun 30, 2023 | Chimney Sweep Luck
Cultures around the world contain stories, beliefs, traditions, superstitions, and legends that point to certain things bringing people good luck and good fortune. Rainbows, four-leafed clovers, shooting stars, and heads-up pennies, are all believed to bring with them...
by Grace Morgan | May 20, 2023 | Chimney Caps
There are not many things in life quite as enjoyable as being able to sit in front of your wood stove or fireplace with the fire blazing, reading a book, sipping on wine, or enjoying the company of friends and family. For those things to be possible, however, a fully...
by Grace Morgan | Apr 28, 2023 | Chimney Repairs
Is there really a best time to undertake a home repair project? For some projects, any time may be suitable – but other repairs are best handled when certain conditions are right. For masonry repairs, springtime is often the recommended time. The weather tends...
by Grace Morgan | Mar 31, 2023 | Chimney Fires
Enjoying a cozy fire in your fireplace is what makes cool weather and shorter days easier to deal with. When routine maintenance is overlooked, however, lighting a fire can be dangerous for your home and anyone living in it. Chimney fires are a constant threat to the...
by Grace Morgan | Feb 28, 2023 | Creosote Sweeping Log
Creosote presents an ongoing maintenance need for chimney users. What exactly is creosote? It’s a dark, tar-like residue that can build up in your chimney over time. As a byproduct of incomplete combustion, it accumulates more quickly when firewood is damp or green or...
by Grace Morgan | Jan 28, 2023 | Cold Flue
Cold winter days can seem to drag on this time of year. That’s why it’s the perfect time to build cozy fires to counteract the long nights and winter chill. Unfortunately, if your chimney is cold – which is particularly likely if it’s on an exterior wall –...
by Grace Morgan | Dec 19, 2022 | Freeze/Thaw Cycle
On long dark nights when the air gets cold The Freeze/Thaw Monster will take hold Freezing up long-sleeping water Expanding it ‘til it gets hotter Destroying even brick and mortar Wreaking havoc on homeowners Protect your chimney – keep water out And keep the...
by Grace Morgan | Nov 16, 2022 | Seasoned Firewood
You want a hot, clean fire – the kind that warms your home’s ambiance and temperature without jeopardizing the safety of your environment. A significant factor in creating the ideal blaze is what you’re burning. Not all fuels are created equal, so thinking...
by Grace Morgan | Oct 21, 2022 | Chimney Fires
Each year there are, on average, over 20,000 chimney fires that take place. In fact, you may have had a chimney fire in the past and not even known it. How do chimney fires occur? When wood or other combustibles are burned in a fireplace the resulting fumes and smoke...
by Grace Morgan | Sep 20, 2022 | Hiring Chimney Sweep
When you hire a chimney sweep, you’re inviting a service technician into your home to partner with you in making it a safer and more comfortable haven for your family. Your confidence in this person’s expertise is the key to your peace of mind as you enjoy your...
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