by Richie Baxley | Feb 26, 2016 | Dangers of entering chimneys
It sounds like an urban legend or a crazy movie plot, but each year, people become lodged inside chimneys. We’re providing you with a reminder: Chimneys are not entry points. Never try to crawl up or down your chimney for any reason, whether you’re trying to clear out...
by Richie Baxley | Jan 15, 2016 | Begin the New Year with a chimney sweeping
The new year presents a fresh start, and many people tackle January with a home refresh — cleaning out closets, scrubbing baseboards and catching up on their home maintenance to-do lists. As part of your new year’s cleanup, don’t forget your fireplace and chimney! If...
by Richie Baxley | Jul 12, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
If guests were to walk into your home right now, what’s the first thing you think they’d notice? If the smell emanating from your fireplace was the first thing that came to mind, don’t fret. This is a common occurrence for many homeowners, one that’s especially...
by Richie Baxley | Feb 10, 2014 | Fire Safety, Fireplaces
Homeowners often daydream about the perfect evening in front of the fire, but what about the ashy mess that is left behind when the fire is put out? Do you clean it up, or do you leave it? Is that included in your annual chimney sweep and inspection? Since the basic...
by Richie Baxley | Sep 29, 2013 | Chimney Maintenance, Fireplaces
If You Have Strange Odors Coming from Your Chimney, It May Be Time for a Cleaning It is not uncommon for homeowners who frequently use their fireplaces to eventually notice strange odors coming from the chimney. In some cases, the odors are nothing to worry about but,...
