by Cliff Slagle | May 31, 2019 | Masonry
There are a lot of issues that can arise when you own a masonry fireplace and chimney. This is is especially true if your chimney system in older. Masonry chimneys are constructed to withstand a lot of abuse. This makes sense when you consider that your chimney has to...
by Cheryl Slagle | May 16, 2019 | Dryer Vent Cleaning
Your dryer saves you a lot of time and effort, and it works hard with each loads of laundry. People don’t often associate their clothes dryer being a potential safety hazard. However, similar to your chimney and fireplace, your dryer ventilation also needs annual...
by Cheryl Slagle | Apr 26, 2019 | Chimney Inspections
Because of their increased heating efficiency, many people have switched to using fireplaces, inserts, or stoves to supplement their homes heating needs. However, if these heating systems are not well maintained, they have the potential to turn into a fire hazard....
by Cheryl Slagle | Apr 12, 2019 | Gas Fireplace
Many people prefer gas fireplaces to wood burning ones because they produce less ash, soot, and smoke. However, many homeowners mistakenly think that gas fireplaces don’t need annual inspections because they are easy to burn. Although gas doesn’t create as much...
by Cheryl Slagle | Mar 31, 2019 | Gas Fireplace
Fireplaces add value and a touch of warmth to your home’s decor, making it a good investment for any homeowner. However, if you already have an older wood burning fireplace that doesn’t work properly, you might not think that it is worth the time to fix it....