It’s cookout time! It’s campfire time! It’s fireworks time! And most importantly, it’s Fire Safety Time. Catastrophic wildfires are on the rise. The last few years in Oregon and California have been particularly devastating. Sadly, the trend...
Just about everyone is ready once spring arrives to break out and get outdoors. Most are either looking forward to some recreation and fun or to start the cleaning process for projects such as gardening and other home hobbies and activities. These are all wonderful...
SPRING CLEANING TIPS Spring is almost here, which means it’s time for Spring Chimney Cleaning! Proper maintenance of chimneys, vents, and ducts are important for every responsible home-owner to work into their yearly routine. Don’t try To Do It By Yourself! The...
Congratulations on finding your new home! As you know, every home needs a thorough inspection before you sign on the dotted line. And just like the roof, sewer, and pest inspections, the chimney needs to be inspected for any hidden flaws and potentially costly...
Fireplaces are meant to burn wood but it unfortunately becomes a trash disposal option for many homeowners. Burning something other than what is actually meant to be burned in the fireplace can be extremely dangerous for more reasons that one. Here is a list of items...
It’s fireplace season, which is always a wonderful time of year. But burning wood in your fireplace means a build-up of creosote in your chimney. If you haven’t had your chimney inspected or cleaned in awhile, there may be a great deal more build-up than you realize,...
