Over the winter and spring season, smoke was a common occurrence at my neighbors house. Since they are new to homeownership, they didn’t realize smoke was to go outside, and nothing was to backtrack inside. When there’s a smoke problem from the fireplace, question it. The answer can be as simple as a fireplace fan.
Do we pay attention to the fireplace? Of course, we do! The fire in the fireplace is beautiful, warm and creates an atmosphere of comfort. But in order to maintain it, you have to take a step back and remember that the fireplace is connected to the chimney. Paying attention to missing mortar on the
Did you know there is a difference in ‘who’ cleans your chimney? Not all chimney cleanings are created equal. Many homeowners assume that any handyman with a brush and a rod can do the job. Because there are few regulations or restrictions on the chimney industry, any handyman or company with a couple of brushes
As the temperatures continue to climb, and we finally get a chance to enjoy some warm weather, we start to walk around the neighborhood, or even our own homes, to find that lots of work needs to be done. Whether it be weed picking or changing bulbs in the light fixtures there’s always something that
Water leaks are one of the worse problems to have. That’s because finding the source of the leak can be difficult to almost impossible to find. Even a chimney water leak! It can appear on the inside of your home in a room that is not even remotely close to where the fireplace is at.
We all would like a best friend. Someone that’s got your back, watching out for your best interests. It gives us a chance to relax and not always be on guard. That’s the same thing with a chimney cap. It’s got the back of your chimney so nothing bad happens to it and ultimately your
Don’t you wish we can have a homeowner’s manual for all the things we need to do and know as a homeowner? It’s all by trial and error…unfortunately. Did anyone every tell you about doing a chimney cleaning & inspection? Most homeowners will say, “I don’t use it,” or “I have a gas fireplace,” therefore,
We have had enough rain in the Chicagoland area to last us the rest of the spring and summer season! Although the grass got greener quite quickly and the tulips are at its peak, not everything is smelling fresh and new. It’s the fireplace smoke smell. This past week, family came into town for a
Winter is always tough on your home. This past winter was no picnic with the snow and cold. By the time spring (really) arrives, your chimney has put up with months of freezing temperatures, snow, ice, and the constant freeze-thaw cycle that quietly does damage you can’t always see from the outside. That’s why a
Let’s be honest. Chimney cleaning probably isn’t the first thing on your spring to-do list. But if you used your fireplace this past winter, scheduling a chimney sweep before warm weather arrives is one of the best home maintenance decisions you can make. Here’s why Spring is the best time to schedule your chimney cleaning.
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