by Jeremy Biswell | Direct Vent Fireplaces
It’s common knowledge that homeowners love a good fireplace. Fireplaces are one of the most sought-after amenities for homebuyers, and among fireplaces, there’s one option that’s becoming more and more popular for newly constructed and older homes: Direct vent...
by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Cap
If you have an unused fireplace, it’s easy to assume that chimney upkeep and maintenance shouldn’t be on your home maintenance to-do list. Even unused fireplaces can cause problems if they aren’t properly protected and maintained. And if there’s one chimney element...
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....
by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Maintenance
When summer is in full force, chimneys are usually the last things on homeowners’ minds. While chimney maintenance is usually on fall to-do lists, now is the time to get your chimney ready for winter. Scheduling your chimney services for the summer has several...
by Jeremy Biswell | Chimney Sweep
We all love to save money on the products and services we need. When we come across a service that tends to have a set price, finding out there’s a coupon for it can take us aback. You might be surprised to find your chimney sweep offer you a summertime coupon. Why...
by Jeremy Biswell | Gas Logs
Perhaps no home-heating appliance is misunderstood like vent free gas logs. Vent free gas logs can be fitted into an existing open-hearth fireplace, or arranged in their own freestanding firebox. Vent free gas logs require only a gas hookup. They don’t require a...
