Is it okay for homeowners to tackle chimney cleaning alone? Do homebuyers really care about how safe and clean a chimney is before signing on the dotted line? Will a home inspector be able to catch potential issues in a chimney? There are countless myths about the importance of chimney cleaning before a home sale, [...]
While warm fires are the last thing you want burning in your house in the summer heat, fall and brisk winter nights are right around the corner. When cooler days come around, you should start by cleaning out your fireplace and getting a chimney inspection. Once your chimney has been prepped, you need to choose [...]
Choosing the right chimney sweep is important to ensure that a home can stand up to the strictest home inspection possible and that it is ready for market. When it comes time to book a chimney cleaning, the homeowners you are working with will look to you for a recommendation. When you are selecting a [...]
It’s easy to forget how hard your clothes dryer works to keep your family’s clothes clean and comfortable. However, behind the convenience of being able to dry a whole load of laundry in minutes instead of days, lurks lint, dust and debris in your dryer vents. Many homeowners neglect to complete dryer maintenance until there [...]
Many homeowners struggle with the anticipated cost of paying for both a home inspection and a chimney sweep. However, chimney sweeps have valuable expertise that home inspectors cannot touch. Think of it this way—when you have a specific problem with your throat, do you head to your family doctor or an ENT (ear, nose and [...]
The right chimney sweep will skillfully remove dangerous creosote buildup from your chimney, carefully inspect for structural damage and be punctual and skilled. However, finding that amazing chimney sweep might feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. When searching for the perfect chimney sweep for your home, here is what you need to [...]
While April showers have already given way to May flowers, this month has proven to be filled with damp weekends and drizzling afternoons. Chimneys need extra TLC during extended periods of rain, snow and ice. Skipping out on critical spring and summer chimney maintenance could spell disaster at home showings and during the home inspection. [...]
Gutter cleaning is one of the least glamorous but most important outdoor chores for homeowners. Without regular gutter cleanings, serious problems like blocked downpipes and flooding can occur. If you have been a little too relaxed about scheduling your gutter cleaning, you might be noticing some of these signs already. Now is the perfect time [...]
Most homeowners automatically clean out the lint trap after every load of laundry, but there is more lint hiding in the vents leading from the dryer to the outside of the home. When was the last time the homeowner cleaned those? The answer is probably “maybe a few years ago.” In reality, dryer vents must [...]
April is here, and along with it comes all of the associated April showers that make May flowers so lovely. Did you know that your chimney needs extra care during periods of snow, ice and rain? Depending on your chimney’s material, design and construction, there are numerous precautions you should take to keep unwanted moisture [...]
