by Gregg Boss | Jun 18, 2022 | Top-Sealing Dampers
Chimneys offer a path to the outdoors. During the cold weather, heated air can pass through the chimney and make your house appear colder than it actually is. As a result, you need to increase the temperature in your property. The opposite is also true as warm air...
by Gregg Boss | May 20, 2022 | Chimney Waterproofing
When was the last time you thought about the condition of your chimney? Most homeowners assume the chimney doesn’t require much maintenance. That said, because it’s always exposed to the elements, it’s likely to inevitably suffer damage. To protect it, one...
by Gregg Boss | Apr 20, 2022 | Scheduling
What have you got on your agenda for springtime maintenance? Buying new plants for your garden? Investing in some good lawn care products? Starting on those outdoor projects you’ve been putting off? These are all well and good, but don’t forget to add...
by Gregg Boss | Mar 11, 2022 | Fireplace Cleaning
Are you wrapping up your burning season? With spring right around the corner and temperatures finally starting to rise up, most put a stop to fireplace use and start cranking up the A/C. But what does that mean for your fireplace and chimney? Well, cleaning up your...
by Gregg Boss | Feb 18, 2022 | Seasoning Firewood
What do you look for when purchasing firewood? The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends looking for logs with following features: dark, split ends lightweight makes a hollow “clunk” when smacked against another piece smells mustier looks...
by Gregg Boss | Jan 19, 2022 | Dryer Vent Cleaning
Does your dryer seem to be running less efficiently lately? This can be frustrating, and might leave you thinking about purchasing an entirely new appliance to avoid any further hassle… but wait! Sometimes what homeowners think is a dryer-related issue has...
by Gregg Boss | Dec 16, 2021 | Emergency Chimney Service
No one wants to be stuck without a working chimney, especially this time of year when holiday parties and festivities are in full swing. So, what happens if something unexpected happens and you need chimney care fast? Well, that’s where we come in with our emergency...
by Gregg Boss | Jul 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
How often does a chimney flue liner need replacing? The average lifespan of a chimney flue liner is about 15 to 20 years. If you lived in your home 15 years or more you probably need to get the entire liner replaced to make sure it is up to code. If there is damage to...
by Gregg Boss | Jul 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Hello, it’s Captain Creosote with another homeowner tip. What is the white stuff on my chimney? Did you ever notice white powdery or white crystallized substance on your stone, block, or brick masonry chimney? You may think it’s just a common aging process, but...
by Gregg Boss | Jul 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Hello, it’s Captain Creosote with another homeowner tip. Who do I call to repair a brick or stone chimney? This is a common question and a common mistake most homeowners make. It does seem logical that if the bricks, masonry, or stone on your fireplace chimney need...
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