After scheduling an appointment with a Northeastern Masonry & Chimney CSIA certified technician, you probably wonder what needs to be done to ensure your chimney is prepared for inspection. Well, there are a couple of important things to do prior to your...
It’s only human nature to seek the easiest and least costly way of doing something. Such innovations are often, though not always, the mark of progress. Take the case of chimney sweeping, a traditionally dirty job, as any viewer of “Mary Poppins” can attest. Along...
Does anyone still have old-fashioned wall calendars made of paper? We do. The kind with great nature scenes and fine photography. They help with planning. We have no objection, however, if you do all your planning digitally on your device, as it’s called. (We wonder...
For many families, summertime is filled with transitions. And it’s not just vacations. Among the most significant transitions is the buying or selling of a house. Many people tidy up their home. They take to the curb broken or outdated furniture. They enlist the...
Sometimes the signs of a chimney fire are dramatic and obvious. Other times, the signs are more subtle, perhaps nearly invisible and hidden. Northeastern Masonry & Chimney wants to share with you tips for ascertaining if you are experiencing (or have experienced)...
