by Cliff Slagle | Nov 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Your fireplace offers you comfort and warmth. However, you must be careful to remember that your fireplace is an appliance and, like any other appliance, it needs proper care and maintenance to operate safely. If your fireplace is not maintained properly it can lead...
by Cheryl Slagle | Oct 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Being a homeowner is a big responsibility. Often, this responsibility comes with a price tag. After spending money on property taxes, remodelings, and general home maintenance, it would be nice to catch a little financial break from time to time. At Old Smokey’s, we...
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 | 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 Cheryl Slagle | Jul 27, 2015 | Fireplaces and Stoves, Uncategorized
The hearth and fireplace can be the big focal point of any room and is oftentimes the heart of the home. It can be a place where family and friends gather, grow close, and escape the worries of the world. Is your hearth still enjoyable to gather around? If not, maybe...
