Staying warm during the winter could mean piling on blankets, slipping on socks or huddling on the couch in front of a space heater, but for many people, it means lighting up the fireplace. Before you get cozy, refresh your fireplace safety knowledge with these simple tips. Is Your Chimney Clean? Before you worry about [...]

The weather outside is frightful, and if you want your fire inside to be delightful, it’s time to invest in a chimney inspection and seasonal cleaning. Sweep Your Chimney Before you light your first fire of the fall, you should have your chimney professionally cleaned. The National Fire Protection Association, the authority on fire safety [...]

Fall is here and winter is right around the corner, which means cooler temperatures and warm fires in the fireplace. If your roof or chimney is looking a little worse for wear, now is the time to repair. Once the colder months are here, your energy bills will skyrocket and heavy snows will put the [...]

As the nights become cooler and winter creeps closer, prospective homebuyers are paying extra attention to two areas of the home critical for protection against the chill; the roof and the chimney. A roof or chimney that is damaged can dramatically lower home value and stop an otherwise easy sale in its tracks. The Roof [...]

Two of the biggest reasons realtors lose sales are lurking right in front of your eyes in every home—the roof and the chimney. A damaged roof or chimney lowers the value of a home and makes buyers less likely to take the plunge. Help your home sellers fix these two critical areas of the home [...]

Fall is here, which means it is time to complete your fall home maintenance checklist. Investing a small amount of time in your home over the next month will ensure that your house can weather winter storms and ice. Give Your Home a Check-Up After a summer full of storms and rain, you should take [...]

When prospective home buyers enter a home that you are showing, you want them to marvel at the beautiful foyer, appreciate the gorgeous flooring and picture their family in the space. The last thing that you want is for home buyers to find themselves sneezing and rubbing their eyes soon after entering. If clients think [...]

Seasonal allergies are incredibly common throughout the Maryland area, especially in more rural areas with higher pollen counts. However, if you find yourself sneezing throughout the year, the culprit might be inside of your home. Air duct cleanings can remove common household allergens and have your family breathing easier immediately. What Are Household Allergens? Household [...]

All realtors know to make sure the kitchen faucet isn’t dripping and to touch up the caulk in the bathtub, but many totally forget about one of the most dangerous parts of the home—the chimney. Over time, even well-maintained chimneys can accumulate creosote build-up on the inside. What is creosote and how can it harm [...]

Creosote is highly flammable and incredibly dangerous, but it’s an eventual byproduct of using your chimney. How can you take care of creosote build-up in your chimney and prevent it from building up so quickly in the future? Here’s what you need to know. Creosote 101 Creosote is a flammable and corrosive substance that accumulates [...]