by Mark Dent | Oct 16, 2018 | Chimney Fires |
Has your chimney experienced a dangerous flue fire that damaged your liner, cracked your masonry, and continues to put your family in danger? If you have not had a professional inspection, there is no way of knowing. Many homeowners only recognize visible problems...
by Mark Dent | Sep 28, 2018 | Chimney Waterproofing |
April showers might bring May flowers, but fall chimney damage becomes a winter problem. Water penetrating the chimney system is bad at any time, but water in the chimney throughout winter months can lead to serious structural damage, costly repairs, and increased...
by Mark Dent | Sep 14, 2018 | Prefabricated Chimneys |
Many homeowners want a place for a fire in their home. Having a fireplace helps to supplement heat when there is central air and heat, saving money, providing ambiance, becoming the focal point of the decor. Many homes are not built with a fireplace, and in order to...
by Mark Dent | Aug 30, 2018 | Dryer Vents |
Other than your heating and air conditioning unit, your clothes dryer may be the most used (and abused) system in your home. It’s important to understand how it functions so that it’s easy to identify a problem, you can use it properly, and also maintain it. Knowing...
by Mark Dent | Aug 17, 2018 | Firebox |
The firebox is an important part of the chimney system for a few reasons. First, the firebox endures the most abuse–ongoing high temperatures–and the least attention. Second, it is the most visible part of the system, often the focal point of the the...
by Mark Dent | Jul 24, 2018 | Chimney Masonry |
Over time even well-constructed and well-maintained chimneys can become damaged. In fact, this is common when people do not take preventative measures, storms, or harsh winters. Small damages don’t have to ruin your chimney or put your family at risk. You should...
by Mark Dent | Jul 12, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance |
Many homeowners choose a gas fireplace over wood because of the convenience and low-maintenance of the units. They are great for small condos, apartment buildings, and even moving into more and more hotels and B&Bs. This is because even when you install multiple,...
by Mark Dent | Jun 29, 2018 | Grills |
Summer means spending more time outdoors with your family, friends, and neighbors, and most of the time, this involves eating. Whether you’re only grilling for your family or for your whole neighborhood, is your grill ready for all the summer festivities? Fire...
by Mark Dent | Jun 8, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance |
Chimney swifts can be a pain. They can fly into your chimney, build nests on the walls of your flue, and create quite a ruckus while doing so. These birds historically nested in hollow trees across North America. Since their habitats have largely been removed and...
by Mark Dent | May 29, 2018 | Grills |
It’s grill season. Summer holidays, pool parties, family reunions, and camp-outs are on the schedule, and barbecue is on the menu. There are many great grills on the market, and we definitely have our favorites, but we don’t want you to take our word for it. We’ll let...
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