When it comes to keeping your fireplace and chimney clean, most homeowners understand the importance of removing soot and ash. However, there may be something more dangerous hiding in your flue – creosote. What is creosote? Creosote is a naturally occurring byproduct...
In 1977 Ken Robinson was a professional chimney sweep in half a day as there was only one job, clean out the creosote. In 2017, thanks to organizations like the Chimney Safety Institute of America, the training, technology and scientific study takes about a year to...
40 years ago this month Ken and Joyce Robinson with 4 little kids to feed decided to go all in on the chimney sweep business. 1977 was in the midst of the so-called energy crisis as OPEC ramped up prices sending fossil fuels skyrocketing. This affected not only cars...
When it comes to the condition of your chimney, there may be hidden hazards. The chimney liner, which runs the length of the flue, serves an important role in protecting your home from the heat and gas produced by the fireplace. However, it cannot be examined without...
Choosing a chimney sweep to care for your fireplace system is about more than finding the cheapest company or picking the first name out of the phone book. Instead, working with the right chimney sweep ensures that your fireplace system will be well maintained in...
