Critters in Your Chimney

Critters in Your Chimney

Hello, it’s Captain Creosote with another homeowner tip. Today’s tip is about critters in your chimney.  To wildlife, your chimney looks like an inviting place to set up their home. Birds, squirrels, and raccoons are the most common critters found in the chimney....
Tips on Selecting & Storing Firewood

Tips on Selecting & Storing Firewood

Here are a few tips on building a warm fire in the fireplace.  This tips will ensure you have not only a warm fire, but a safe fire. Make sure you are burning only well-seasoned, 1+ years cut wood in the fireplace. It produces more heat and burns cleaner efficiently,...
English Sweep 40th Anniversary

English Sweep 40th Anniversary

Forty years ago, English Sweep was started by an Englishman who immigrated to St. Louis. His one-man shop changed ownership twice when Gregg Boss, current owner, purchased it in 1985. Boss, grew the company to twelve employees and one of the largest chimney sweep and...
Arctic Blast Brings Dangers for Fireplace Users

Arctic Blast Brings Dangers for Fireplace Users

With severe cold and extended cold weather, homeowners turn to their fireplace as an additional source of heat or as a cozy place to gather, but often ignoring fireplace safety guidelines. Fireplaces and chimneys are involved in 42 percent of all home-heating fires....