The smoke byproduct known as creosote is the #1 cause of chimney fires throughout the Indianapolis region each year. Creosote can also do significant damage to your chimney system, block the drafting of smoke, and...
When is the best time to get your car’s oil changed? The answer can vary, depending on how many miles you drive per week and when you last took it in for servicing. Many of...
Although we can occasionally have a cool day or two, Hoosier summers rarely lend themselves to fireplace usage. This means that for upwards of half of each year, you have an unusable aspect in your...
When chimney companies talk about the necessary steps to keep your chimney in order, you’ll likely hear them mention chimney inspections. But, did you know that there are several levels of chimney inspections? Levels 1...
Like any other part of your home, your chimney system needs annual maintenance. This includes items you can take care of, such as removing ash from your firebox and cleaning your glass doors. There are...
After a long winter, it’s time to get active and start getting things done. One very important task having your chimney checked out. Spring and summer are ideal seasons for chimney repairs and other service...
As summer approaches, the days get longer and the nights more brilliant. We find ourselves spending more and more time outdoors. This is the best time of year. We start up our fire pits and...
Using a fireplace is so relaxing. It’s one of those comforts of home that words just can’t describe. Along with those comforts are a set of routine chimney maintenance tasks. And, if your home has...
Have you ever heard of people using ashes in their garden and wondered why they were doing it? Well, they were on to something because ashes are, in fact, good for your home gardens. Not...
