by Joe Shear | May 30, 2017 | Chimney Sweeping Log
Chimney sweeping logs have some value. Many people use them to clean their chimney. But chimney sweeping logs have limited value. They don’t yield the benefits of a professional chimney sweep. Northeastern Masonry & Chimney is glad to share with you three solid...
by Joe Shear | May 8, 2017 | Chimney Maintenance
Let’s play alphabet soup. DIY. FYI. CSIA. NMAC. FRACAS. What do these acronyms or initialisms stand for? Do it yourself. For your information. Chimney Safety Institute of America. Northeastern Masonry & Chimney. Failure reporting, analysis, and corrective action...
by Joe Shear | Oct 29, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
You’ve heard of the CIA. Perhaps you know a CPA. Maybe you know someone who is in the CSEA. But what do you know about the CSIA? The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) certifies technicians so that they have the skills and tools to clean your chimney properly....
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 | May 11, 2016 | Superior Value of Chimney Caps
The Kentucky Derby is known for featuring female fans adorned with glamorous and eye-catching hats. (Well, it’s known for a horse race, too.) Ranging from the eccentric to the elegant, these articles of clothing make a definite fashion statement. It is considered a...
