by Michael Overstreet | May 22, 2017 | Home Safety
Heating our homes. This is something that we often don’t even think about. With just a turn of a knob, a flip of a switch, or even taking a little more effort and building a fire in the fireplace. There it is – more heat! Unfortunately, sometimes this ease lets us...
by Michael Overstreet | May 8, 2017 | Fireplace Maintenance
If you love summer, you’re probably pretty excited that the cold, snowy days of winter have just about passed. Even a warm weather lover has to admit that there is some part of winter that is comforting and cozy: warming up in front of a roaring blaze in your...
by Michael Overstreet | Feb 22, 2017 | CSIA Certification
When you’re looking for a professional caterer for a fancy meal, do you hire the girl next door without tasting her food? Or how about hiring a painter? Do you hire your son’s football coach just on a whim? Of course not. When it’s an important job that has to be...
by Michael Overstreet | Feb 8, 2017 | Carbon Monoxide
Building a fire on a snowy afternoon can bring such warmth and comfort to a room. Just the smell and the crackling sounds alone can make you feel more relaxed and happy. However, it’s important that homeowners are aware of the dangers that exist when using the...
by Michael Overstreet | Jan 26, 2017 | Firebuilding Tips
When it gets really cold out, nothing feels quite as nice as a cozy fire. However, cold weather sometimes makes it more difficult to build a good fire. This is especially true if the chimney is on an outside wall. The cold air that comes down your chimney acts as a...
by Michael Overstreet | Jan 12, 2017 | Fire Safety
The coldest part of winter is now approaching – and there’s nothing to gear up for until Valentine’s Day. One thing that can help pass the time is knowing you can spend cold winter nights curled up in front of a warm fire. Unfortunately, one accident by the fireside...
by Michael Overstreet | Dec 21, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
You love your fireplace. Your family loves your fireplace. But at this time of year, there’s only one person whose opinion really matters. No. Not your mom – it’s Santa Claus, of course! He’s the one that’s going to be seeing the interior of your chimney up close and...
by Michael Overstreet | Dec 7, 2016 | Fireplace Maintenance
It’s that holiday time of year! You’ve planned everything from the Christmas cards you’ll be sending to the treats you’ll be serving. The fudge is made and popcorn balls sit in a festive bowl. Not to mention, the frosted cookies are waiting to be placed next to a...
by Michael Overstreet | Nov 23, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
There are many parts to your fireplace. They include the flashing, the damper, and the chimney cap. However, these are just a few. Each of these parts plays an important part in using your fireplace. Plus, keeping each of them in a state of good repair is important....
by Michael Overstreet | Nov 9, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
Although your fireplace and chimney may seem like it’s built to withstand time and the elements, this is not the reality. The masonry, or mortar, that holds your chimney together needs to be inspected from year to year. This is to look for signs of damage that can...
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