by Cheryl Slagle | Jun 12, 2017 | Dryer Vent Cleaning
People used to tie a string on a finger to keep them from forgetting something. How would that work? What if looking at the string served to remind them of SOMETHING, but they forgot what it was they were supposed to remember? How’s this? To remind yourself of the...
by Cheryl Slagle | Feb 7, 2017 | Reviewing Your Chimney Sweep
“Sir, do you have a proper broom?” “I do. Several, as a matter of fact.” “Work gloves? Coveralls?” “Indeed.” The foregoing exchange might conceivably be the opening lines of an interview with a prospective chimney sweep. Add a Cockney accent and the word...
by Cheryl Slagle | Dec 22, 2016 | Mantels
Who better than Martha Stewart to ask if we’re talking decorating for the holidays? If you want suggestions for decorating your fireplace mantel for this festive season, we have some tips. First, let’s advise you on any aspect of fireplace safety. First off, we...
by Cheryl Slagle | Sep 5, 2016 | Fireplace Maintenance
We all like a facelift now and then. Some Hollywood celebrities spend big bucks for theirs. Some of us are more modest about it, concentrating on skin care or conditioning. What about your fireplace? Your fireplace is an integral part of your home’s décor, and...
by Cheryl Slagle | Jul 1, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
What can we say about “swifts”? For starters, the author Jonathan Swift is famous for “Gulliver’s Travels” and other works. Letter carriers are famously celebrated for “the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” And, speaking further of “swifts,” chimney swifts...
