by Firesafe Chimney Services Inc. | Jul 12, 2018 | Chimney Rebuilds
It’s the middle of summer already, and time is passing by quickly. It seems like only yesterday the kids were getting out of school, you were buying a seasons ticket to the swimming pool or local amusement park to use all summer long, and stocking up on sunscreen for...
by Firesafe Chimney Services Inc. | Jun 28, 2018 | Chimney Leaks
Regular cleanings are the first line of defense for chimneys. In fact, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends that you have your chimney inspected and cleaned at least annually by a certified chimney sweep. Some of the things they’ll be looking for...
by Firesafe Chimney Services Inc. | Jun 14, 2018 | Chimney Draft
What causes a chimney draft and how do you get rid of it? It has to do with air pressure inside and outside of your home. The goal is to have the same pressure inside your home as the outdoors, but that doesn’t always happen. Sometimes the air pressure inside the...
by Firesafe Chimney Services Inc. | May 30, 2018 | Chimney Inspections
There are different levels of doing tasks. Take housecleaning, for instance. There are times when you do a more thorough cleaning, like dusting and moving furniture to vacuum behind it. Then there are times when all you have time to do is stick some stuff in a closet...
by Firesafe Chimney Services Inc. | May 16, 2018 | Manufactured Chimney
Most chimneys are made of brick and mortar because people enjoy the look and feel of them. However, if you’re looking to update your fireplace, it’s a good idea to consider a new venting system. We recommend getting a manufactured chimney as it’s a cheap and...
by Firesafe Chimney Services Inc. | Apr 30, 2018 | Chimney Inspections
Sometimes it’s easy to see where repair work needs to be done. If you’re driving down the road and your car starts weaving and the ride gets bumpy, you probably have a flat tire. If it’s the middle of summer and you notice that it’s starting to get really warm in the...
by Firesafe Chimney Services Inc. | Apr 16, 2018 | Firewood
Spring has sprung, the trees are budding, the flowers will soon start blooming. Why would anyone want to start thinking about fall? There are just too many fun things to do now that the weather is starting to get nice. But it’s never too early to start preparing for...
by Derek Hannah | Mar 21, 2018 | Wood Fireplace
There are some things you just need to get rid of when you’re done using them. When you open a can of vegetables or fruit, go ahead and throw the can in the recyclables. There are no good uses for used automobile oil; you just need to dispose of it. When you clean the...
by Firesafe Chimney Services Inc. | Mar 7, 2018 | Chimney Sweep
It’s time to start thinking about spring cleaning, and that includes getting your chimney cleaned. If you’ve been neglecting this chore and want to learn more, it’s time to find the very best company out there. Before you Google chimney sweep companies, here are some...
by Firesafe Chimney Services Inc. | Feb 21, 2018 | Pellet Stoves
There are many different ways to heat your home. You can choose a regular furnace, a fireplace, gas log inserts, or a wood burning stove. Another heat source that people are using is a pellet burning stove. The thing that many people don’t realize, however, is that...
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