by Kevin Russell | chimney inspection, Chimney Maintenance
Chimney sweeps tell friends and neighbors all the time: if you wouldn’t trust your favorite seamstress to stitch up your wound, don’t trust the neighborhood handyman to build, repair, or make installations on your chimney system. When it comes to health and safety,...
by Kevin Russell | Smoke Stain Removal
Now that winter is over, you are probably not using your fireplace, but it’s still a focal point of your home. We get it, you fireplace adds a touch of beauty to your living space and it’s a great heat supplement to lessen your utility costs. In the same way,...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Maintenance
Spring, summer, winter, fall—when is the best time for chimney repairs? If you schedule repairs while the weather is warm it won’t be as much of an inconvenience to go without your fire for a couple days. If you choose to put it off until the last minute you will run...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Maintenance
A new year is upon us, and with it will come four seasons worth of weather than can affect your chimney. Winter snow and cold weather, spring rain showers, and summer humidity can all affect your chimney’s life and performance. By maintaining your chimney system...
by Kevin Russell | Chimney Maintenance
Summer is gone and even in Louisiana fall is in full swing. As the evenings grow cooler you may be interested in using your fireplace to entertain friends or just relax into the night. Although this time is known as the “fall rush” by the industry, you still have time...