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by Roger Whitman | Jan 29, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance
There are so many pitfalls around your home, accidents just waiting to happen. Have you ever tripped over a toy that’s laying in the middle of the floor? Or cut yourself with a kitchen knife? For the most part, these dangers are avoidable. There are also some dangers...
by Roger Whitman | Jan 12, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance
The new year is a great time to set new goals and start in on some new projects. Does your garage need a good cleaning out? Dig in and start throwing things out. How about planning some new landscaping for your yard? Draw up some plans, decide which plants to buy, and...
by Roger Whitman | Dec 21, 2017 | Chimney Creosote
You’ve probably been using your chimney a lot over the holiday season. There’s just something about a crackling fire that makes the holidays that much cozier. But when you use your fireplace a lot, the creosote buildup accumulates quite quickly. Creosote, if left...
by Roger Whitman | Dec 7, 2017 | Chimney Cleaning
Coming soon to a chimney near you: Santa’s annual visit for bringing presents and spreading Christmas cheer! Of course, he’s looking forward to milk and cookies, too! But there’s nothing that spoils Santa’s happy mood quite as much as having to cough and sputter...
by Roger Whitman | Nov 23, 2017 | Fire Prevention
The holidays are just around the corner, and nothing else brings such joy and contentment. It is when good food, great company, old memories relived, and new memories made impact us the most. We plan and look forward to these special times for weeks. You want the...
by Roger Whitman | Nov 9, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
Now that November is underway, you’ll want to be buckling down on that fall to-do list so that you’re able to tuck in and enjoy those cold winter nights in front of a crackling fire. You’ll be finishing up yard work, cleaning out gutters, straightening out the garage,...
by Roger Whitman | Oct 24, 2017 | Chimney Services
You decide to take a look around the exterior of your home, just to do a little check now that autumn has arrived. The cooler days remind you that winter is coming, and it’s a good idea to make sure that everything is safe and secure before it gets colder and the snow...
by Roger Whitman | Oct 10, 2017 | Chimney Anatomy
Some parts of your fireplace and chimney system get a lot of ‘publicity’ – everyone knows what the damper does, and the firebox is pretty self explanatory. Most people, however, think of the chimney as being just one big piece. Actually, there are several parts...
by Roger Whitman | Sep 25, 2017 | Fireplace Maintenance
Now that the weather is starting to cool off, it’s time to start thinking of those long evenings spent in front of a crackling fire, Now is a good time to start reviewing the rules of fireplace safety so that you can spend those evenings worry free. Keep it Smoke-free...
by Roger Whitman | Sep 10, 2017 | Chimney Services
The sights and smells of autumn are wonderful! Colored leaves on the trees, pumpkin pie, burning leaves, the lights of high school football fields on Friday night – it just gets you in the mood to cuddle up in front of a warm fire after a long day of fall...
