No matter the style of your home or roof, you’ll have gutters installed. And those gutters quickly get clogged with fallen leaves, dirt, lichen, and even birds nests. Experts recommend you clean them out at least twice a year. Keeping your gutters clean will save you time and money on repairs to your roof and […]
Did you know that failing to clean and maintain dryer vents may account for thousands of annual house fires? Dryer vent fires are more common than you think and have resulted in millions of dollars of property damage, injuries, and the occasional death. We don’t mean to scare you but stress the importance of dryer […]
Did you know that most of the toxins we breathe in every day come from inside our homes? That’s right. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), some pollutants are 2 to 5 times higher indoors than outdoors. Since we spend about 90% of our time indoors, that’s a scary thought. But we can be […]
We get it. As a homeowner, you have a lot of maintenance to do. It makes you wonder, “Are all these tasks essential?” Perhaps there are some that you can skip without suffering any dire consequences. A yearly chimney inspection, however, is not optional. There are some huge dangers caused by not getting your chimney […]
According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America, also known as CSIA, chimneys, and fireplaces caused over 22,000 residential structure fires in 2014. Dirty chimneys can often cause these chimney fires which can be dangerous and even fatal to residents. If you want to prevent problems with your chimney, it is vital to regularly get […]
The chimney is one of the most overlooked places in the house when it comes to cleanliness. Here are great reasons to keep your chimney clean.
