We’ve all heard horror stories of a do-it-yourself project gone awry. An attempt to save time and money ends up doing neither. A DIY homeowner uses the wrong type of paint. Someone slips off a ladder. You get the picture. Your yearly chimney sweeping presents similar...
Vines look whimsical and quaint as they climb up the sides of the walls and chimney. They add a texture of natural wonder to the landscape, as they seem to magically weave onto the home. However, maintenance of these plants as they grow on your chimney is no fairy...
You’re sitting by the pool, with not a care in the world. Summer, for many, can be an incredibly relaxing time. You’ve endured the harsh northeastern winter, so why shouldn’t you pamper yourself and live it up a bit during the warmer months of the year (after all,...
The City of Pittsfield is the cultural, commercial, legal, and medical center of the Berkshires and has been so for over 30 years. The region is renowned for its wonderful people, outstanding standard of living, beautiful landscapes, and the finest in cultural and...
In spite of all that goes on inside your fireplace and chimney, both should be virtually odorless; a normal working fireplace will send the smell up and out of the chimney with the draft long before it ever has the chance to creep into your home. In addition, the room...
As days grew shorter and the weather got colder, many of us retreated indoors to the warmth of our homes and hearths. For those of us who made use of a fireplace during the cold weather months, spring is a great time to make sure your chimney system is in good working...
