tips for restoring your home after a chimney fire

Do You Have Asbestos Hiding In Your Home?

19 March 2020
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Asbestos isn't often used in residential buildings in modern times, due to heavy regulations on its use because of health concerns. If you have an older home that was built prior to the 1980s, though, there are several areas where asbestos may be hiding out. The following can help you figure out where these danger zones could be lurking. Insulation Asbestos insulation is the most commonly known use for asbestos in homes, and it was likely one of the most widespread usages. Read More

3 Tips For Pressure Washing Vinyl Siding

4 May 2016
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Vinyl siding is attractive, inexpensive, and easy to keep clean with a pressure washer--theoretically, anyway. Unfortunately, many homeowners find that their attempts to pressure-wash their vinyl siding don't go quite the way they had hoped. If the exterior of your home is in need of a good cleaning, read on. This article will present three tips for effectively cleaning vinyl siding with a pressure washer. Make sure your pressure washer is powerful enough. Read More

Three Risks Of Ignoring Your Chipped Windshield

4 February 2016
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When you hear the aggravating sound of a stone hitting your windshield and you subsequently notice a small mark left by the airborne stone, your first inclination might be to simply ignore the issue – especially if the mark is small or not directly in your line of sight. It can certainly be easy to shrug off dealing with this issue, especially if you lead a busy life and hardly want to think about scheduling an appointment at your local auto glass shop. Read More

Before You Light Your First Fire, Follow These Safety Tips

8 December 2015
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A fireplace can add warmth and joy to a home. If this will be your first winter in a home with a wood-burning fireplace, you're probably excited to start using it. However, it's really important to follow a few safety precautions first to ensure your warmth and joy are not displaced by flames and injuries. Check your chimney for creosote. Creosote is an oily black substance that can build up in the chimney over time. Read More

Installing A Fireplace Yourself? 4 Mistakes You’ll Want To Make Sure To Avoid

8 September 2015
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If you've decided to install a fireplace wall unit yourself, then it can be helpful to know a few of the installation mistakes that are potentially dangerous and common. Here are four of them: 1. Problems with the Firewall Wall Unit Size. Fireplace wall units come as pre-fabricated pieces that simply need to be installed into the wall. However, because of this, you need to make certain that you choose the right size. Read More

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