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...
by Joe Shear | Apr 12, 2016 | Dangers of Animals Trapped in Chimneys
Uninvited guests are sometimes rude. Sometimes they are beyond rude. They can be downright irritating, even dangerous, right? No, we’re not talking about human uninvited guests. We are referring to uninvited animal guests in your chimney. Critters such as squirrels,...
by Joe Shear | Dec 30, 2015 | Winter Chimney
Let’s face it: our winters here in the Northeast have no shortage of freezing and thawing cycles, snow-covered rooftops, and resulting damage to chimneys. In spite of Mother Nature’s annual winter barrage, many people continue to overlook the need for chimney system...
by Joe Shear | Jul 15, 2015 | annual chimney inspection, Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Repair
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,...
by Joe Shear | Dec 14, 2014 | Oil Flue Liner Inspection
The majority of homeowners with wood-burning stoves and/or fireplaces understand the need for an annual chimney cleaning and inspection. On the flipside, many homeowners don’t realize that their oil-fueled heating appliances—be it a furnace, boiler or even a hot water...
