by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Maintenance
Some complaints uttered by disgruntled chimney service customers never seem to go out of style. One of my personal favorites: “My chimney sweep cleaned my chimney but told me I need to have someone else do the repairs because he doesn’t do that.” This is a common...
by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Maintenance
Winter is definitely not the most opportune time to have your chimney system serviced. In the words of Benjamin Franklin, “Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” Let’s be honest; most homeowners don’t even think about their chimneys during the...
by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Maintenance
Would you order a cake from your mechanic if you were having a party? I’m guessing the answer is NO. Would you go to the bakery to get your oil changed? Again, I’m guessing you’re going to say NO (we’re not talking about vegetable oil here folks). In both instances,...
by Jeremy Biswell | Fireplace Options
People have enjoyed the warmth and ambience provided by a crackling wood fires since long before there were fireplaces in which to burn them. As wonderful as wood is, however, many have lost their love for it due to the messy ashes and smell that are left behind....
by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Maintenance
Would you call a plumber if your roof were leaking? Not in a million years. Would you call a roofer if your shower were leaking? The chances are slim to none. In both instances, the wrong specialist is being used to repair something that he or she is probably not...
by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Maintenance
There’s an old adage in business: The best form of marketing is word-of-mouth; we would like to emphasize the importance of online customer reviews as well. Consumer buying decisions are greatly influenced by the reviews of their fellow customers—both positive and...
by Jeremy Biswell | Fireplace Options
Many homes today have a gas fireplace, but homeowners generally don’t think about servicing them until something goes wrong, which is usually at the most inopportune time imaginable. Whether you take a few moments to check out some of the more obvious things yourself...
by Jeremy Biswell | fire safety
A burning question for many homeowners with fireplaces is which types of wood are okay to burn and which are not. There is no simple answer to this question, as the options available to you are quite numerous. Nevertheless, we’re here to help you make a more informed...
by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Maintenance
When asked to think of warmer months, the sound of birds chirping probably comes to mind. The sound, when heard out in nature, can be quite soothing. However, one can imagine how hearing those same sounds coming from the inside your chimney could get old quickly....
by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Maintenance
If you have a fireplace in your home, there are a lot of things that may remind you of spending a toasty evening watching the flames dance across the logs. Reminiscing about those flames might also remind you of something else—that promise you made to your spouse that...
