by Robbie Markey | Apr 8, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
Have you been hearing the sounds of birds chirping coming from your chimney lately? Your chimney may have been invaded by a family of chimney swifts, a migratory bird that is protected by law under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. This means that it is illegal to remove...
by Robbie Markey | Jun 12, 2015 | Chimney Cap
If you have been hearing the sounds of birds chirping from your fireplace, your chimney may have become a nesting home for chimney swifts. Since chimney swifts are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, it is illegal to remove these birds from your chimney by...
by Robbie Markey | Oct 7, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
As winter approaches, animals begin looking for a warm, safe place to nest during the cold months of the year. Unfortunately, some animals mistake an uncapped chimney for a hollow tree without realizing the chimney is attached to a home. When animals take up residence...
by Robbie Markey | May 10, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Safety
Stinky Fireplace? If you notice a strong odor coming from your fireplace, chances are there is a problem going on in your chimney. Fortunately, the most common problems are easily corrected by a Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)-certified company like Mr....
by Robbie Markey | Nov 19, 2013 | Chimney Cap, Chimney Repair, Heating System Maintenance, Safety
The time is getting closer for chestnuts to be roasting on an open fire, and that means fireplace users need to be getting ready to keep their families both safe and warm for the season. The first step to doing so is having your yearly chimney sweep and maintenance...