by Jeff Keefer | Jul 25, 2016 | Chimney Inspections
As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. When it comes to your home’s chimney, prevention begins with chimney inspections. A chimney inspection guarantees your chimney is free from leaks or weaknesses that can cause damage to the chimney...
by Jeff Keefer | May 6, 2016 | Chimney Repair
Spring is the time of year when we begin to notice and address home repairs. Especially after the harsh conditions of winter, weaknesses in our home’s structures can become evident. That includes chimneys. While masonry fireplaces and chimneys are incredibly durable,...
by Jeff Keefer | Mar 24, 2016 | Chimney Caps, Chimney Inspections
The top of your chimney opens to the outside, meaning it is fully exposed to all of the elements, debris and wandering animals. That is, unless your chimney is topped with a secure chimney cap in good repair. About your chimney cap Your chimney cap sits at the very...
by Jeff Keefer | Jan 23, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety
During the cold winter months, your primary concern likely is keeping your home and family warm. But the same appliances that keep your home cozy can pose a danger to you and your family: carbon monoxide. More than 200 people die in the United States each year from...
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...
