OK.  You've heard the birds in your chimney. It's been a tight month, and so you've just avoided having your chimney swept. The birds are gone, and you no longerRead More

If you live along the Gulf Coast you know that we get a lot of rain. In fact, we get more rain than anyplace in the country. Rain is aRead More

Look, we get it. You're planning your summer vacation, working long hours to make that vacation a reality, and you're even working on some home improvement projects (looking at youRead More

A flue is a pipe in a chimney for directing gases from a fireplace to outside the home. Fireplaces can be the biggest source of energy consumption when the flue is not used correctly. ThisRead More

If your home had a furnace when you moved in, you may not have been acquainted with all the benefits that come along with a fireplace. They not only appearRead More

What causes chimney leaks? Although chimneys look like simple brick or stone columns, they are actually complex structures with a number of different pieces and parts. Because the chimney is constantlyRead More

Chimney leaks are a common problem often caused by a number of reasons. Chimney inspections are very important because they can help detect leaks early enough before they become worse.Read More

Starting a fire from scratch can be quite a challenge. Learning what materials to have and how to use them is a task in and of itself.  So here isRead More

Hurricane season is upon us and most who live near the coast know what that means; major preparation and horrible damage. Hurricanes threaten lives and also cause thousands of dollarsRead More

If a chimney is not properly cared for, the results can be severe. A number of issues can arise when a chimney is not regularly cleaned and maintained. One commonRead More