by Virginia Montgomery | Jan 10, 2022 | Animals, Chimney & Fireplace Repairs, Chimney Cap, chimney inspection, Chimney Leaks, Helpful Tips, Uncategorized
Many new homeowners when purchasing their home wonder about maintaining their fireplace. A lot of them do not realize their chimney needs to be cleaned as well as the fireplace. There are many reasons you should have your chimney professionally cleaned twice a year. ... by Nicholas Hoff | Dec 19, 2021 | Animals, Fireplace Safety Tips, Helpful Tips, Uncategorized
It’s December everybody! Merry Christmahanakwanzika—or just, happy holidays. But Santa isn’t the only thing trying to fit down your chimney. Many objects are liable to end up falling or getting stuck in a chimney, and Santa’s in a rush on his big day; he doesn’t need... by Nicholas Hoff | Nov 16, 2021 | Animals
There is a typical house pest, cute, noisy, and able to fly. No, not birds, bats! Though birds have their little article over here. Bats are well-known house invaders but are less commonly spoken about, and bats love many places you would never look. Of course,... by Nicholas Hoff | Jul 26, 2021 | Animals
Many animals may try to call your chimney home. But the most obvious one to people is likely to be avians, in other words… birds! Birds—scientifically called Aves, a class belonging to the phylum Chordata—are like mini-flying dinosaurs and some of the closest... by Nicholas Hoff | Jan 18, 2021 | Animals, Chimney & Fireplace Repairs, Helpful Tips
Some people think that having birds, as pets, is a good idea. Others think that birds should not live in the same living quarters as humans. Despite both sides, there are some major risks that come with being around birds. Birds are notorious for carrying diseases in... by Nicholas Hoff | Jan 18, 2021 | Animals, Helpful Tips
Those who have a chimney know there are risks of animals coming into the chimney flue. There are quite a few animals that will make homes out of your chimney when it is not in use. These animals include birds, raccoons, squirrels, and bats. Out of all these animals,...