by Joe Shear | Oct 24, 2022 | Fireplace Safety
Like many who enjoy lighting up cool, dusky evenings with the comfort of a cheery fire, you’ve probably considered how to do so as safely as possible. Yet, as the season famous for enjoying fires draws near, it’s a good idea to refresh yourself on fireplace safety. We...
by Joe Shear | Sep 21, 2022 | Chimney Swifts
Every spring and summer, aerial acrobats known as chimney swifts return to their breeding grounds in the eastern part of the country, ranging from here in New York, as far south as Arkansas and northern Florida. Once here, these beautiful creatures make their homes...
by Joe Shear | Aug 28, 2022 | Tuckpointing
Your home needs regular maintenance year round, but as fall and winter approach, some extra precautions typically need to be taken. From scheduling a tune-up for your furnace to making sure your pipes are insulated, ensuring your home is ready to take on anything the...
by Joe Shear | Jul 18, 2022 | Real Estate Inspections
Transferring property? Whether you’re the buyer or the seller, you want to be sure that everything in the home is in good condition and functioning properly. And you want to be thorough, too. It’s easy to overlook a seemingly small issue, but even unassuming...
by Joe Shear | Jun 16, 2022 | Dampers
Your chimney damper is one of the most critical components of your fireplace system, and it’s important to choose the right one for your needs. When you’re changing out a system or replacing a stuck or damaged throat damper, top-sealing dampers are the...
by Joe Shear | May 29, 2022 | Springtime Maintenance
There are lots of ways to freshen up your fireplace, and now that’s we’re nearing the start of summer, now’s the time to get it done. That way, come fall, you’ll be all set and ready to use you system with ease! Call in our sweeps now to ensure...
by Joe Shear | Apr 18, 2022 | Chimney Waterproofing
It’s spring, which means it’s time for chimney leak prevention and waterproofing! If your chimney system is in need of repairs, this is the time to get it done, so don’t hesitate to reach out to our crew for tuckpointing services, chimney cap...
by Joe Shear | Mar 15, 2022 | Fireplace Ash
Spring is nearly here, and if you’re like most, you’re wrapping up your burning season. This means scheduling your annual inspection, seasoning wood for next season, and clearing all of that ash out of your firebox. Actually, clearing out ash at the end of...
by Joe Shear | Feb 14, 2022 | Chimney Cap
Come winter, there’s a lot to worry about in terms of home maintenance, especially here in the Capital District area. Frozen pipes, broken down masonry, a faulty healing system, and ice in your driveway are just a few of many things to concern yourself with!...
by Joe Shear | Jan 19, 2022 | Chimney Liner
There are lots of reasons a homeowner might be in need of a new chimney liner. It could be due to a change in appliance or fuel type, or perhaps an outside event (like a lightning strike, tornado, earthquake, etc.) did some serious damage that simply can’t be...
