If we needed a reminder that there’s still plenty of winter to go, the snowstorms of early February definitely did the trick! Whether you’ve been lighting up your fireplace all winter or have yet to enjoy your first fire of the season, there’s a decent chance it’s time to fix one of these common winter [...]

When it comes to chimneys, seemingly small issues may be symptomatic of something serious brewing that can have major repercussions down the road. As such, if any unusual scents are coming from your client’s fireplace, you should help them get to the root of the issue before listing it on the market. Here are the [...]

There’s nothing like cozying up with a warm blanket after it spent a cycle in the dryer. You might be surprised how hard our dryers have to work behind the scenes to keep our clothes clean, dry and comfortable, however. As such, a lack of routine dryer vent maintenance can lead to inconvenience in the [...]

We all clean out our lint traps after using our dryers, but that simply does not do enough over the long haul to keep us and our loved ones safe from potential threats. Even if we clear our lint trap after each use, lint eventually starts to build up within our dryer vents. When these [...]

With peak holiday season just a few weeks away, we’re in the thick of fireplace season now! One of the last things you and your loved ones should have to worry about this time of year is dealing with chimney related complications. With that in mind, let’s jump into a quick true or false series [...]

Inspections are a required part of the homebuying process. But what if the previous owner never used their fireplace? Are you in the clear to skip the chimney inspection portion and save your client some money? The Short Answer The short answer is that you cannot skip the chimney inspection regardless of its prior usage. [...]

With the weather getting colder and winter right on the horizon, it’s safe to say that fireplace season is here. Before you enjoy your first autumn fire, however, there’s some steps you should take to make sure your chimney is 100% safe and ready for use. Have a Professional Sweep Your Chimney Having your chimney [...]

Sometimes the sale of a home can hinge on the outcome of a home inspection. No buyer wants to hear that the inspection of their prospective home went poorly. As a real estate agent, you should always emphasize the importance of proactive chimney inspections to prevent any hiccups in the home buying process. It’s the [...]

As a homeowner, you want to take excellent care of your home and keep all of your family members safe. Chimney sweeps are an integral part of that goal, as they help to remove flammable material and obstacles from the chimney and ensure the structure of the chimney is sound. When do you know that [...]

As a real estate agent, you are one of the first places that your home sellers or buyers will go when an inspection returns with issues noted. It’s a great idea to familiarize yourself with some of the most common surprises that pop up during pre-listing chimney inspections and how to solve them. Masonry Problems: The [...]