The fireplace is a wonderful technology that keeps us warm in winter while providing a great spectacle. But if you think about it, we are essentially building fire in the middle of our living rooms! There is always a risk associated with owning a fireplace, and the responsibility of minimizing this risk is entirely on the homeowners. Thankfully, annual chimney […]

If your home has a fireplace or a heating stove, a chimney fire can be a real danger to your safety. A chimney fire happens when so much creosote builds up inside the chimney that it ignites and causes the entire flue to burn from the inside. While stove and chimney fireboxes are designed to handle open flames and direct […]

Maryland is still teasing us with warm, sunny days, but the nights keep getting colder and colder. If you haven’t already started a fire in your fireplace or stove, it won’t be long until this extra warmth is welcome. But before you gather the firewood and get that fire going, make sure your chimney is ready for the season. And […]

Your chimney is a structure that is subject to many environmental factors that can cause damage. In particular, the materials that a chimney is typically made out of are very conducive to absorbing moisture, resulting in water damage. To avoid such damage, you can have your chimney waterproofed. Chimney waterproofing is a preventative measure that is very beneficial in protecting […]

If you have a chimney in your home, then there’s no doubt you enjoy cozy fires throughout the winter. Maybe you even use a chimney as part of the means to heat your home. However, chimneys can pose a real threat to your home’s safety if they are not properly cleaned – which is why it’s important to make sure […]

In observation of the Fourth of July Holiday our office and warehouse will be CLOSED Thursday, July 4th, 2013 and Friday, July 5th, 2013.  The following week starting Monday, July 8, 2013 through Friday, July 12, 2013 our office will be open and accepting appointments for booking the week of Monday, July 15th, 2013.  However, our warehouse will be closed and very […]

If you’ve seen Mary Poppins, you may have an image of Dick van Dyke’s chimney sweep, covered in soot and singing. Of course, this is a romanticized version of what a chimney sweep actually does – that’s why you’re hiring a professional, right? Why Your Chimney Needs to Be Cleaned – Regularly! The traditional job for a chimney sweep was […]

Everyone loves a fireplace: the cozy warmth that a fire provides, the comforting smell of wood smoke, maybe even the ability to roast marshmallows in the comfort of your own home. If your home has a fireplace, then you may already know how important it is to keep it clean and well functioning. If you don’t already know, our experts […]