The mental image of a cheerful, roaring fire in a houseās hearth can inspire a variety of feelings in different people, and most of them are positive: warmth, security, comfort, romanceā¦the list goes on and on. What we donāt often think about, though, is whether the fireplace is our fantasy is the kind that burns wood or the type that utilizes natural gas. […]
As the holiday season quickly approaches, and the temperatures begin to drop, youāll want to make sure that your chimney is ready to go. Before you get your fireplace crackling with wood logs, and roasting marshmallows, there are a few steps you should take to ensure your chimney is prepared. […]
When a city- or suburb-dwelling human realizes that their home has been invaded by wildlife, they can have a wide range of reactions. Some people call an exterminator immediately and make plans to stay at a friendās house for the week. Other folks do some investigating but leave any direct confrontations to someone else. And a few adventurous individuals will actually put on safety glasses and gloves, arm themselves with a tennis racket or baseball bat, and try to get rid of the animal(s) on their own. […]
During the holidays, most families prefer to gather around the table, not a hospital bed. Sadly, residential fires, which are prominent in winter months, can wreck havoc on your home and severely inure your loved ones.
As the temperature drops, heaters, candles and holiday decorations all contribute to the 47,000 house fires that occur each year. […]
Warming up your home with a natural fireplace is an iconic image during the holiday season, so itās important to set the mood just right! At Chimney & Wildlife Specialist, we provide a wide variety of gas logs to make the perfect fire for your fireplace this year. Take a look at the options we […]
Texas weather is wholly unpredictable. This is especially true in āwinterā months when temperatures regularly fluctuate between extremes. The hot-one-minute-cold-the-next two-step isnāt only confusing, it also creates an expanding and contracting effect in your chimney.
The result? Potentially dangerous gaps and cracks in the mortar. Left untreated these minor issues could eventually disrupt your homeās central […]
Humans and animals arenāt so different. Both can be described as opportunistic and adaptable. Just as our ancestors have learned to live in and adjust to all types of environments, lots of wildlife have done the same.
Though, as cityscapes develop and urban sprawl decreases the size of their natural habitats, wildlife that arenāt displaced entirely […]
August is halfway over, which means that autumn will soon be upon us. And when the seasons change, animals respond by changing their normal behavior! Hereās a very brief overview of what to expect from wild animals during various times of year: […]
Due to the construction materials and furniture types in newer homes, families have much less time to escape from a house fire than in the past. 30 years ago it took 17 minutes to fully engulf the average home. Today, when a home fire breaks out the average family has just 3 minutes to safely escape. […]
Does your chimney need a cap?
No, we are not talking about a casual snapback or an elegant bowler (even though that would look pretty funny). A chimney cap is essentially a ālidā that is installed on the chimneyās flue and often looks like a tiny, metal house. The cap consists of a flat, […]