by Steve Sobczak | Mar 22, 2015 | annual cleaning
Fireplaces and wood-burning stoves have been immensely helpful to homeowners this winter season because we have endured an abundance of snow, ice and freezing rain. Many chimney sweeping professionals will recommend you have your chimney swept and inspected once a...
by Steve Sobczak | Mar 12, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
When winter strikes its ugly head, it’s easy to see what winter is doing to your car, your lawn and even your mood, but have you ever stopped to wonder what the cold is doing to your chimney? Often ignored until it is too late, your chimney endures a lot of exposure...
by Steve Sobczak | Feb 24, 2015 | Fireplace Information
If you’re aren’t familiar with how to operation a wood burning fireplace it is important to understand all the components of it. Operating a fireplace is not difficult, but like all home heating appliances it can be dangerous if not used correctly. The damper is...
by Steve Sobczak | Feb 12, 2015 | Chimney Repair
A masonry chimney is comprised of several parts and it is not as simple as you might think it is. And if a chimney professional just informed you that your chimney needs relining, it might seem to be confusing. To fully understand why chimney relining is important,...
by Steve Sobczak | Jan 26, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
With the start of the New Year have come significantly cooler temperatures, so now more than ever, staying warm is a main priority. For some homeowners, keeping a toasty house involves running an oil burning furnace. Just like other heating appliances, an oil fired...
