Cleaning Dryer Vents Before a Home Sale

Cleaning Dryer Vents Before a Home Sale

Most homeowners automatically clean out the lint trap after every load of laundry, but there is more lint hiding in the vents leading from the dryer to the outside of the home. When was the last time the homeowner cleaned those? The answer is probably “maybe a few...
Preparing Your Chimney for Wet Weather

Preparing Your Chimney for Wet Weather

April is here, and along with it comes all of the associated April showers that make May flowers so lovely. Did you know that your chimney needs extra care during periods of snow, ice and rain? Depending on your chimney’s material, design and construction, there are...
Why Are Chimney Caps Important?

Why Are Chimney Caps Important?

While a chimney cap is an important part of your chimney system, not every homeowner has one installed. If you don’t currently have a chimney cap, here are some of the reasons why you should consider having one added. Chimney Caps Reduce Moisture Chimney caps prevent...
Don’t Let Home Sellers DIY their Dryer Vent Cleanings

Don’t Let Home Sellers DIY their Dryer Vent Cleanings

Before placing a home on the market, it’s a great idea to have the dryer vents cleaned. Unfortunately, many home sellers attempt to cut corners where they can and try to tackle dryer vent cleanings alone. Cleaning kits often trick homeowners into thinking the job is...
Don’t DIY Your Dryer Vent Cleaning

Don’t DIY Your Dryer Vent Cleaning

Plenty of homeowners acknowledge the importance of cleaning dryer vents, but don’t want to make an investment in professional dryer vent cleaning. Cleaning kits available in the hardware store might seem to do the trick, but do not approach the results of a...