There are several types of fireplaces that are frequently installed in homes in America. Previously full masonry chimneys were the most common, but in recent years several types of prefabricated chimneys have become popular due to cost and ease of installation. Full masonry fireplaces consist of many parts to make them function properly and most [...]
October 2024 update We continue to transition into fall, the leaves are changing color, hummingbirds are getting ready for their long journey south and we are noticing that the days are getting shorter. Most of us have our list of priorities to get done prior to the winter season. Whether it be tiling our gardens [...]
Fall 2024 This August we are currently experiencing record high temperatures and oppressive humidity levels and getting your fireplace or wood stove serviced during this heat is probably the last thing on your mind! As I have said in the past, this is the perfect time to get your fireplace serviced before the [...]
An Obstructed dryer vent can have multiple adverse effects for the homeowner, tenant or business owner. If your dryer is taking significantly more time to dry, or you notice high humidity in your laundry room, you may have an obstructed duct line. An obstructed line can lead to excessive wear on your dryer, increased utility [...]
Spring is the time for “cleaning.” Many things are on the list, rugs, cupboards, closets, the exterior of the home and many others. If you are like me and my wife, you may also be changing out your winter flannel sheets for lighter summer sheets. Obviously, these will need to be laundered and put away [...]
Dryer vent cleaning As we are now a month into the new year, I wanted to revisit a home maintenance item that is overlooked by many homeowners. Dryer vent cleaning. As you may be aware the dryer vent duct is designed to exhaust moisture from the clothes drying process to the outside. If installed properly, [...]
Fireplace maintenance Temperatures are heading towards the nineties and the last thing on anyone’s mind is their fireplace maintenance. “That can wait, I have time, I didn’t use it much,” and so on. We have all been there, even myself, but I have made it a point to clean my own chimney at the end [...]
I have posted many times about the importance of dryer vent maintenance. Maintaining a regular cleaning schedule for your dryer vent duct system. This will ensure an efficient, effective drying cycle for your clothes, resulting in time and energy savings. Over the past several months I have been receiving calls from clients that stated their [...]
Spring is the perfect time to have your fireplace or wood stove serviced. Many people wait till the fall when the first cold spell hits. They then make their calls, only to find they may need to wait weeks or months to get their respective fireplace or stove serviced. Save the headaches, plan, and get [...]
As we head into spring, the days are longer, warmer and hopefully we are spending more time outside, "when it's not raining!" Spring is also a time when we start to put together to do lists from cleaning to outdoor projects that we would like to complete. One item that many people still ignore on [...]
