by Sean Kraemer | Feb 16, 2023 | Dryer Vent Cleaning
While Holy Smoke provides the best chimney care around, we are also experts in some other important areas as well. One of these great service offerings is dryer vent cleaning. At Holy Smoke, we’ve seen our fair share of dryers that are not drying clothes...
by Sean Kraemer | Jan 17, 2023 | Hiring Chimney Sweep
Your fireplace and chimney play an important role in your home, designed to warm your evenings and add ambiance and comfort to your living space. And as with any home system, keeping your chimney properly maintained helps it functioning efficiently, ensuring you get...
by Sean Kraemer | Dec 22, 2022 | Fireplace Smoking
Tis the season for singing Christmas carols, giving gifts, and gathering around the fireplace with friends and family. Christmas celebrations can quickly come to a crashing halt, however, if the smoke from the fire light joins your party – instead of leaving up...
by Sean Kraemer | Nov 17, 2022 | Seasoned Firewood
For those seeking the right way to fuel a fire in their home heating system, there’s an easy and short answer – seasoned firewood. But why is this the right way to go? What considerations should be in mind when purchasing or preparing firewood? And how should...
by Sean Kraemer | Oct 23, 2022 | Fireplace Safety
At Holy Smoke, Inc., our aim is to bring warmth and security to every home. We know how much you value the space you live in, and we strive to provide you with the services and information you need to use your fireplace as safely as possible. Nothing in life is...
by Sean Kraemer | Sep 16, 2022 | Chimney Tuckpointing
While bricks may seem to never age, the mortar that keeps the bricks together can be only be expected to last about 20-30 years (if struck correctly initially). And when those joints begin to weather and deteriorate, they take on water which weakens the joint even...
by Sean Kraemer | Aug 22, 2022 | Fireplace Updates
Do you own a fireplace? Then, it’s essential to ensure that your fireplace is up to code and in good working order is essential for keeping your space cozier, warmer, and safer for the upcoming holiday season. Whether you’re looking to improve the...
by Sean Kraemer | Jul 16, 2022 | Creosote
Chimney fires are often slow-moving and occur quietly, making them go widely undetected by most homeowners – which is why knowing all the facts about them is a must. Chimney fires are almost always caused by dirty chimneys, and the buildup that typically...
by Sean Kraemer | Jun 18, 2022 | Early Scheduling
Most homeowners may wonder when the best time to schedule a chimney sweep and inspection is. Some say it’s better to wait before the next season starts, while others think the opposite. But what do they experts say? Most sweeps you talk with will say that scheduling...
by Sean Kraemer | May 7, 2022 | Chimney Waterproofing
Are you worried about how your masonry might fair against rain and harsh weather? Then, it’s time to invest in chimney waterproofing. This is the best way to protect your brick and mortar against the harmful affects of water and moisture exposure, and...
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