When it comes to having a chimney inspection or chimney repairs, I only recommend working with a Certified Chimney Sweep. This is a designation from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) that ...

Having a rip-roaring open-flame wood fire in your living room is serious business. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), an estimated 22,300 residential structure fires occurred ...

A chimney level two inspection costs around $200 for a single-flue chimney and up to $1,000 for multiple flues. A level two chimney inspection is recommended for chimneys that have experienced damage ...

FALL IS HERE and the weather is getting colder, which means New Hampshire families will be lighting woodstoves and firing up their heating appliances. Don’t forget about making sure your chimney is ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - With cold air moving in for the rest of the week, you may want to use your fireplace. If it hasn’t had an inspection in the last year, book one because you want to know what’s ...

As chimneys light up this holiday season, fire officials warn of fire risks from creosote buildup. Ensure safety by ...

We have written many columns about home inspections and the high hurdle they present in getting a home sale to settlement. Sometimes buyers are unwilling to tolerate even the smallest flaws in a ...

Q:After a hard rain, we found water in our basement near where our chimney attaches to the house. We noticed that the caulking between the chimney and the house is dry and cracking. We also noticed ...

The 5.4 Chino Hills earthquake left broken plates, cracked sidewalks and power-outages in its wake. The damage to Hank Pselos’ home in Eastlake Village was no different. Pselos came home July 29 to ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...