by Jeremy Mitchell | Jan 2, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweeping
Hiring a chimney sweep who has been certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) to perform your annual chimney cleaning and inspecting ensures you have a highly trained and qualified technician doing the job. A CSIA-certified chimney sweep can be...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Oct 29, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
Known as the chimney industry standard setter, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) was founded in 1983 as an educational, non-profit organization to promote the safety practices and procedures in installing, servicing, and using chimney, fireplace, and...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Oct 7, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
When animals take up residence in your chimney, it can be a dangerous situation – both for the animals and for your family and home! Here at Mr. Smokestack, we’ve seen firsthand how various critters can damage your chimney system, trigger foul odors, and...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Sep 29, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
Having a fireplace can increase your enjoyment and relaxation in your home; however, sometimes, unpleasant odors can invade your house from your chimney through your fireplace. No one wants to spend time in a smelly room, so chimney odors can be inconvenient. These...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Aug 22, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
It’s summertime. The temperatures are warm, people are taking vacations, and the beaches are full of people. Chances are, you’re not thinking about your chimney at all—but you should be! Most people start thinking about servicing their chimney during the fall and...
by Jeremy Mitchell | Jun 23, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
All About Carbon Monoxide When chimney professionals talk to you about the potential hazards in your chimney system, it’s not to terrify you — it’s to keep you informed, prepared and comfortable with what you (and we) need to do to keep your system in top shape,...
