by Jeff Wilensky | Dec 9, 2017 | CSIA-certified
Fireplaces add a unique aesthetic to every home, and they always set the perfect mood for any occasion. Whether you’re relaxing with loved ones on a rainy night, hosting a holiday get-together, or cozying up by yourself for a well-deserved night in, fireplaces always...
by Jeff Wilensky | Nov 2, 2017 | Fireplace Inspections
You should have your home’s chimney cleaned every year for safest and cleanest operation. It’s wise to have your chimney professionally cleaned before using the unit for a new season. Being new to fireplace ownership when you buy a home that has a classic...
by Jeff Wilensky | Sep 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
You know your clothes dryer has a vent. You can plainly see that crinkly-looking tube on the back of your dryer that runs into an opening and makes its way outside. Even though you know that the vent is right there, you may not have given it much thought. Your dryer...
by Jeff Wilensky | Jul 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
When most people think of a chimney sweep, they might picture a person in the Victorian-era dress with a face smudged by coal and cheerful disposition singing as they hop among the rooftops. While the romanticism can be fun, it ignores the reality of the modern...
by Jeff Wilensky | May 31, 2017 | Chimney flue
Keeping your chimney clean and free of blockage is one of the most important steps you can take in regular fireplace maintenance. Your chimney’s flue is the inner part of your chimney that provides the exhaust route for the gases and smoke that rise from the...
by Jeff Wilensky | Mar 20, 2017 | Chimney Caps
In addition to adding an elegant touch to your rooftop, chimney caps perform a range of useful functions: from weatherproofing homes and preventing fires to keeping out destructive pests. Here are four reasons you might want to consider installing this...
by Jeff Wilensky | Jan 31, 2017 | Dryer vent cleaning
In the cycle of cleaning and drying your clothes, you may forget that along with the familiar wash, dry and fold, there is also the need to clean the lint trap and the dryer vents. Here are five reasons why it is important to have your dryer vents cleaned. Improved...
by Jeff Wilensky | Nov 1, 2016 | NFPA 211
The National Fire Protection Agency has certain guidelines that state what standards all chimneys need to abide by. Code 211 has mandates all chimneys need to be in compliance of, and the easiest way to tell if you are on the right side of these codes is to have a...
by Jeff Wilensky | Aug 4, 2016 | Chimney
If your home has a fireplace, then you probably enjoying lighting up a fire during the winter and huddling around to keep warm. It can be a great fixture for any building, but you need to care for it properly. That involves annual chimney cleanings, and there are a...
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