by Jeff Keefer | May 27, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fireplace Maintenance
Chimney odor problems may be attributed to a variety of different things, the most notable of which come from creosote deposits — a natural byproduct of burning wood — inside your chimney. The odors are usually worse in the summer when the humidity is high, on...
by Jeff Keefer | Mar 31, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fireplace Maintenance
As days grew shorter and the weather got colder, many of us retreated indoors to the warmth of our homes and hearths. For those homeowners who made used their fireplace(s) during the colder months, spring is a great time to schedule a chimney inspection to make sure...
by Jeff Keefer | Jan 28, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fireplace Maintenance
How can my chimney improve air quality? One of the things fire needs is air, or to be more specific, oxygen. That’s one of the three elements needed for combustion (fancy way to say “fire”). The other two elements needed are fuel and heat. Add them all up and...
by Jeff Keefer | Jan 24, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
If you are a homeowner and have a fireplace, you need to make sure you are always up to date on your chimney maintenance. Without it, your chimney can become at risk for chimney fires and draft problems. Since chimney sweeping has evolved over time, it can now be done...
