by Octavio De La Vega | Mar 31, 2020 | chimney caps, Chimney Flashing
The chimney is one of the most important systems in your home. It may also be the largest system in the house. When something goes wrong with the chimney it can affect the entire house. The worst thing that can happen to the greatest and largest chimney or the...
by Octavio De La Vega | Feb 28, 2020 | Fireplaces
By this time in winter we all may just wonder how we managed to make it to the second month of 2020. Even in the thick of winter, we don’t often think of the day-to-day management of our fireplace, but this should actually be at the front of our mind. Whether you use...
by Octavio De La Vega | Jan 8, 2020 | Chimney Sweeping
In and around Lake County, Indiana, the winters can be harsh and long. Home and business owners in our service area often depend on their fire appliances for supplemental heating during these long months—and we’re only through a part of them. If you live in our area...
by Octavio De La Vega | Dec 5, 2019 | Chimney Inspections, Chimney Sweeping
The young six-year-old wants his two front teeth for Christmas; all Mariah Carey wants is “youuuuu”, and what your chimney wants is a good sweeping and inspection. Don’t neglect your chimney system this season. Failing to maintain it properly can result in serious...
by Octavio De La Vega | Nov 4, 2019 | Chimney Inspections, Chimney Sweeping
When it comes to your home, you may be tempted to let things go as the years go by. You may take less care to get the weekly chores done. You may let the grass grow a few more days between each clipping. You may even schedule important maintenance for every other year...
by Octavio De La Vega | Oct 21, 2019 | Chimney crown
This fall, as you prepare your home for winter, don’t forget your chimney! Everything that affects your home throughout the year will also affect your chimney. Water is the worst thing that can happen to a healthy chimney system, but keeping it in proper working order...
by Octavio De La Vega | Oct 7, 2019 | Chimney & Fireplace services
It is that time of year again. It is time to make sure your fireplace and chimney are ready for the first fire of the season. Many homeowners think fall fireplace prep consists of glancing up the flue with a mirror and then decorating the hearth for Halloween. We urge...
by Octavio De La Vega | Sep 23, 2019 | Creosote
When it’s time to break out the light jacket and the long socks, that means it’s also time to get the fireplace ready for a fire. As temperatures dip and you find yourself switching your thermostat from a/c to heat, a fire could be saving you some money and helping...
by Octavio De La Vega | Sep 9, 2019 | Chimney Waterproofing
Even if your chimney is in great shape, was constructed with appropriate materials by a certified professional, and hasn’t given you one hint of a problem, one bad winter can wreak havoc. When it comes to the chimney system—especially masonry ones—water can be a...
by Octavio De La Vega | Aug 26, 2019 | Chimney Rebuild, Chimney Repairs
Now is the time to schedule all your chimney work. There are a few more weeks left of summer, and that is plenty of time to schedule necessary chimney repairs and rebuilds so that your system is ready to go when temperatures drop. Don’t wait! Chimney professionals all...
