by Cliff Slagle | Dec 8, 2016 | Fireplace Maintenance, Uncategorized
Getting ready to burn starts in your mind. No kidding. Getting ready to burn means that you have surrendered to the reality that winter is here or about to be here. It involves no longer resolutely clinging to the notion that warm days will endure, that Indian Summer...
by Cliff Slagle | Nov 24, 2016 | Chimney Information
Even a professional can benefit from optimum working conditions. What we mean is, have your chimney inspected, repaired, or refurbished before snow, ice, or cold make the work all the more challenging. No one likes the inconvenience or added hazards of slipperiness,...
by Cliff Slagle | Oct 27, 2016 | Fireplace Maintenance
The leaves are falling, autumn is here, cool nights are becoming common. Before you know it, these three short phrases will be transformed to this: the trees are bare, winter is here, cold nights are common. Old Smokey’s Fireplace & Chimney says it all the time:...
by Cliff Slagle | Sep 29, 2016 | Chimney Information, Uncategorized
As the weather cools, small animals seek warmth and safe haven. Although they don’t sing “Gimme Shelter” by the Rolling Stones, they do seek it. As a result, your home’s chimney is a potentially snug and cozy hideaway for small animals. The chances of a critter...
by Cliff Slagle | Aug 19, 2016 | Masonry
Do you indulge in daydreams of wintry ice, sleet and snow in the air-conditioned dog days of summer? Perhaps to keep cool. Nevertheless, these sweltering days are an ideal time to consider chimney problems that might affect your comfort on a cold February night. Maybe...