Author Archives: Joshua

The Roof Is On Fire

The last, dead leaf had fallen off of the oak tree just two weeks ago. It was officially winter. No snow, just bitter cold and overcast skies. Fortunately for us, we had kindled a blazing fire to stave off the … Continue reading

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What To Consider Before Hiring A Chimney Sweep

OK so you’ve got a raccoon in your chimney…first and most importantly DO NOT send your three year old down there to ask it to leave. FIRST…make sure the child is tightly secured to a rope before lowering him or … Continue reading

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Dealing With Your Fireplace During the Summer

A fireplace does many help to any home during the winter. If you do not have one, you will experience extremely cold nights which will make you really uncomfortable. You will have nothing to fight the low temperatures. That is … Continue reading

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Avoiding Fireplace Hazards

Having your own home is really convenient. You get the chance to decorate your own place. You also get to set your own rules unlike when you are only renting an apartment, condominium or a bachelor’s pad. You have to … Continue reading

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Cost of Chimney Repairs

Keeping your home safe is one of the best things you can offer to your family. In the world today, it is already hard to protect your family from different forms of danger. Crime rates and the number of incidents … Continue reading

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Guide to Hiring Chimney Sweepers

Having a fireplace at home gives you the privilege of feeling warm and cozy during the winter. It also acts as a gathering place for your family while relaxing from a long day. If you have one at home, you … Continue reading

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Cleaning Your Gas Fireplace

A lot of people find it easier to own a gas fireplace rather than wood fireplaces. There are many reasons why it is more convenient. The latter sends a lot of ashes that can be very dangerous. Gas fireplaces only … Continue reading

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Chimney Safety Essentials

You will not like it once your chimney falls short of its function. Its duty of taking smoke from the fireplace to the surrounding area and not to areas inside the house is really an important and a big task.  … Continue reading

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Chimney Liner: Masonry Or Metal?

There are things that you should take note of when you are trying to build your chimney. From the very start, you have to list down all the possible things that will comprise your chimney. It is important to take … Continue reading

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Check Chimney Caps Regularly

Chimney caps are really important. They serve as protection to your chimneys. Without them, water would be able to enter your chimney. Its performance could deteriorate. It can even create damages which would eventually lead to the destruction of your … Continue reading

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