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Wildfires Have Been Particularly Bad This Season
Texas has experienced one of the worst wildfire season on record. Usually by now, the summer humidity keeps many communities safe from wildfire. However, now the entire state is experiencing a record drought, and there isn’t enough moisture to keep … Continue reading
Regular Dryer Vent Cleaning Should Figure In To Your Fire Prevention Plans
Many of us have fire prevention and escape plans set up in our homes in the event of a house fire. There is no doubt that these types of plans help keep you and your family safe during emergency situations. … Continue reading
Posted in Fire Prevention Tips
Tagged chimney service, dryer duct, dryer vent cleaning
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Have You Ever Considered a Cast Iron Stove or Fireplace Insert?
There are many good options when it comes to fireplaces and stoves. When the time comes, people must choose between wood burning and gas burning. Among the many different styles of fireplaces and stoves, some of the most elegant are … Continue reading
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Tagged cast iron chimney insert, cast iron stove, nashville chimney service
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Chimneys Gone Wild
Chimneys that are not maintained properly have a tendency to “go wild”. That is, they break apart and become a danger to your home. For instance, if a chimney collapses on your home, you may be dealing with much more … Continue reading
Appointment Tips for Your Chimney Service
Since you are not using your chimney nearly as much during the summer, it is a great time to schedule an appointment to have it serviced. However, there are certain things you want to keep in mind. Due to the … Continue reading
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Tagged chimney appointments, chimney maintenance, chimney service, chimney sweep
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Sometimes Your Chimney Just Needs Repointing
In keeping the focus on chimney inspections and maintenance in the last few posts, we’d like to talk about chimney repointing. If you are a relatively new homeowner, or maybe have not always owned a home with a chimney, you … Continue reading
Do You Know What a Damper Is?
Sometimes, we feel it is a good idea to explain the various parts of a chimney. We find that it helps people communicate more effectively with their chimney sweeps. Today, we’ll talk about the chimney damper. The damper, simply put, … Continue reading
There Are Different Levels of Chimney Inspections
Anyone who owns a chimney will need to have it inspected on a regular basis. It is simply part of the cost of owning a chimney. However, did you know there 3 distinct levels of chimney inspections? The Level 1 … Continue reading
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Tagged 3 levels of chimney inspections, chimney inspection, chimney repair
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Summer Fire Safety
With all the rain we have had recently, it may be hard to believe that the dry season is not far away. This will be the time when our lawns don’t grow as fast, and the water sprinklers will be … Continue reading
Memorial Day Grilling Safety
Tomorrow is the day we celebrate the sacrifices made by so many past and present Americans for the cause of freedom. In celebration and remembrance, we often get together with friends and family. Naturally, the warm weather this time of … Continue reading
Posted in Avoid Getting Burned
Tagged carbon monoxide poisoning, grill, memorial day 2011
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