Posts by TJ Robinson
Reduce Your Allergy Symptoms with Air Duct Cleaning
Are you sneezing? Do you have a runny nose and/or watery eyes? You’re probably suffering from allergies. You could stay inside your home all day to reduce your exposure to pollens, but who wants to do that all summer? And, if you’re allergic to dust, molds or pet dander, staying inside won’t limit your exposure…
Read MoreTop 5 Causes of Chimney Leaks
With the rainy spring weather we’ve been having, have you heard or seen water dripping down your fireplace? Or, maybe you’ve seen a water spot on the ceiling or wall by your fireplace? These are warning signs of a possible chimney leak that can cause serious damage to your home. The top five reasons for a chimney leak…
Read MoreMovies and Fireplaces
Movies can be considered a hobby of sorts. Movies are what we turn to remember the good ole days, to entertain us, and to experienceanother world. There is so much packed into each movie that we sometimes fail to see what’s in the background. After some research I found an article that lists eight fireplace…
Read MoreGet Your Chimney Ready For The Winter Months
Many house fires are caused and can be linked back to your fireplace. There are many ways that you can help eliminate the risk of a house fire and make sure that your fireplace is ready for the cooler seasons. First you will want to hire a chimney sweep. Your chimney needs to be cleaned…
Read MoreWhat Is That Smell?
Have you ever been entertaining friends in your home or enjoying a quiet evening with your family and all of a sudden you get a whiff of an unpleasant odor but can’t pin point where it is coming from? Have you checked your fireplace? An odor can begin to build up for various reasons in…
Read MoreMaking Your Fireplace The Focal Point
Once you have had your fireplace cleaned by a professional you may be ready to use it more often and show it off. If your fireplace tends to be the meeting ground for your family and friends you will want to make sure you make it the central focus when setting up your room. First you…
Read MoreWhat Is Creosote and How To Prevent It
What is creosote really? Creosote is nothing more than unburned wood energy that condensates on the inner chimney surface. The more you use your fireplace soot and creosote begins to coat and solidify on the surface and if not removed the layer grows deep enough to provide another fuel source for the fire. If any…
Read MoreTips To Make Your Fireplace Eco-friendly
A fire blazing in the fire place always helps to create a warm and homey feel. Not only that but it helps to take away the chill on those long cold nights. While sitting in front of your fireplace have you ever wondered about the effects that a fire can have? The smoke from your…
Read MoreQuestions To Ask A Professional
Hiring a professional to help with home inspections or repairs can be nerve wracking. If you are hiring a professional for the first time you may be wondering what you can expect and what exactly they will have to do to complete a job. There is one very simple thing you can do to ease…
Read MoreHow To Clean Brick Fireplaces
If you have a natural fireplace you may have noticed how the exterior bricks begin to darken the more you use your fireplace. It can cause your fireplace to look black and stained. This is natural if you build fires often but if taken care of properly and early enough the stains will not be…
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