The Homeowner, The Chimney Sweep and The Home Inspector.
This is a great article about what the home inspector is looking for and what they arenot looking for as he inspects your chimney. If you are buying or selling a house you need to read this one.
Who will clean out your dryer vent?
Your local friendly chimney sweep, (me!!) of course. Dryer vents need cleaning on a regular cycle. Read more about why you need this service and who can do this for you.
The Masonry Stoves of Europe gain a strong foothold in North America
Want a superb way to heat your house that does not depend on electricity, fossil fuel or a huge wood pile? Read on!!
The trouble with buying SEASONED firewood
…is that the firewood supplier is likely to tell you it’s well-seasoned when it really isn’t. Find out more about how you can get seasoned firewood every year.
That Mysterious Soot Might Be From Candles
One day you notice dark marks on the walls ceiling or furnishings where you’re never seen them before. What is that black stuff?? Where could it be coming from??.. Did you know some candles contain lead in the wick? Read this eye-opening article and follow the links to learn more about this potential health hazard in you home!!
Build a Holz Hausen
How to stack wood in a way as to go from a living tree to seasoned firewood in a little as three months.
A Sweep Can Do So Much MORE Than A Log?
Are “chimney sweeping logs” a good solution for your chimney maintenance needs? Can a log really replace the services of live, trained, professional chimney sweeps?