Apart from the occasional chilly spring night, we have largely exited fireplace season and will be shifting our focus to staying comfortable by keeping cool air inside of the house instead of warm air. Even still, springtime makes the perfect time to catch up on your chimney maintenance so that you’re ready to go in early fall when the time comes to light up the fireplace once again. Here are the main advantages of scheduling your chimney service right now! […]

We are officially entering peak season in the real estate industry. Even with ticked up interest rates, they are still under the historic norm. As such, this spring will be as competitive as ever! You won’t have any trouble getting visitors to an open house. However, the dangers lurking beneath the home’s surface are what can ruin a home sale when you have interested home buyers. Before getting too far in the listing process, every real estate agent should insist on a chimney inspection to ensure that the fireplace and chimney are safe. […]

Spring has arrived in Baltimore and for homeowners, that means it’s time to start focusing on checking off tasks on the spring to-do-list. Once your yard clean-up and pruning are complete, here’s how Clean Sweep can ensure your home is ready for the warm, and potentially damp change of seasons. […]

Its February, which means that spring is just over one month away at last. However, us Marylanders don’t need Punxsutawney Phil to let us know that Maryland winters can linger with us a little longer than we’d prefer. With the cold February and March ahead of us, perhaps chimney liner insulation can add a boost of efficiency and safety through the remainder of the winter. […]

We always stress the importance of chimney inspections to our customers involved in real estate. Whether your client is buying or selling a home, it’s in their best interest to have this critical inspection completed. Above all, a Level 2 chimney inspection is required prior to the sale of any property. This guideline exists for good reason! Here are a few issues we commonly run into when completing chimney inspections. […]

Now that snow is seemingly in the forecast every week here in Maryland, it’s the perfect time of year to maximize warmth and coziness with a nice fire. You should think twice before lighting your next one, however. When is the last time you had a proper chimney inspection and cleaning performed? […]

Happy New Year! Home buying competition and prices both soared in 2021, and there is no reason to think that will be changing any time soon. As such, many across the state of Maryland are gearing up to list their homes on the market this spring! Naturally, this will take some planning. If your home sellers are curious about the length of time it takes for a thorough chimney inspection and cleaning, here is what they need to know! […]

While January marks an exciting time of year for new beginnings and goals, it’s also among the driest times of year. Naturally, this means that our homes are at greater risk for fire related complications. That’s why we’ve decided to provide a few tips for keeping your home safe this January, starting with dryer safety! […]

Winter is only a couple weeks away now, and colder weather is sure to come along with it. That makes right now the perfect time to address any deficiencies in your home when it comes to keeping it nice and cozy. If you have any drafty windows or are in need of HVAC service, make sure to address it as soon as possible. But what if you’re dealing with a drafty fireplace? Don’t let the issue linger! In addition to making your home noticeably colder, a drafty fireplace is sure to increase your energy bill once you crank up the heat this winter. Instead, check out our advice for fixing the problem. […]

Winter is just a few weeks away now, meaning if you haven’t used your fireplace yet this year, the perfect opportunity will be here before you know it. Here are a few tips to help you select safe, high-quality wood for all your fireplace, woodstove, and outdoor furnace needs. […]