by Jeremy Biswell | Animals in the Chimney
As temperatures drop, animals begin to look for warm, dry places to seek shelter. All too often, chimneys seem like the perfect, inviting atmosphere: They’re dry, warm and uninterrupted, as long as the fireplace isn’t yet in use. For nocturnal animals, the chimney...
by Jeremy Biswell | CSIA certified
If you are searching for a chimney sweep, you’ve likely heard of the Chimney Safety Institute of America and CSIA chimney sweep certification. You’ve repeatedly heard to only hire CSIA-certified sweeps, but what is the CSIA and why does certification matter?...
by Jeremy Biswell | Certifications
If you have hired a chimney sweep or professional dryer vent cleaner in the past, you might know the value of searching for a CSIA-certified chimney sweep. The CSIA — the Chimney Safety Institute of America — is an industry leader in training, education, and...
by Jeremy Biswell | Apartment Maintenance
Perhaps one of the biggest perks to renting a home or apartment is that often it provides maintenance-free living. Generally, all of the major home-maintenance tasks, such as cutting the grass, repairing leaks and installing a new roof, fall to the property owner....
by Jeremy Biswell | dryer vent maintenance
Your clothing dryer is one of the most important appliances in your home. You likely use it multiple times a week, or maybe even more if you’re doing laundry for a large family! But one thing you might not realize the importance of is having your dryer vents cleaned....