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What is a chimney sweeping log and why is a professional sweep better?

by Joe Shear | Jan 12, 2017 | Chimney Sweeping Log

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...

Stay Ahead of the Fall Rush and Have Your Chimney Inspected & Swept This Summer

by Joe Shear | Jul 31, 2016 | Early Summer Inspections and Sweepings of Chimneys

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...

Get the right real estate inspection for your next home

by Joe Shear | Jun 30, 2016 | Home Inspection

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 They take to the curb broken or outdated furniture.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...

Where There’s Smoke There’s Chimney Fire, Right? It’s Not That simple.

by Joe Shear | Nov 17, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Awareness, Safety

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)...

Carbon Monoxide: Just Because You Cannot See It Doesn’t Mean It Is Not There

by Joe Shear | Oct 16, 2014 | annual chimney inspection, Carbon Monoxide, Safety

Sometimes the things you can’t see are the scariest of all. This would be a very fitting description for carbon monoxide (CO), a gas that could very easily be present in your home without you or anyone ever being aware of its presence; this is what makes it so easy...