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Misconceptions about Chimney Care and Maintenance

When you’ve been in the chimney repair and wildlife removal business for as long as we have, you start to…

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Fences and Barriers to Keep Out Wildlife

Unless you live in a very rural area with lots of land to your name, then chances are, you have…

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How to tell if a Chimney Repair Firm is Reputable

At Chimney and Wildlife Specialists, we firmly believe that hiring a professional to do work on your home should not…

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How to Prepare for Snake Season

Summertime is Snake Season “Nope Rope.” “Danger Noodle.” “Slither Spaghetti.” These cute-but-cautious nicknames help convey the mixed feelings that humans…

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Things to Consider Before Buying a Prefabricated Chimney

Is your chimney looking old and tired? Would you like to transform your wood-burning fireplace into a gas-burning one or…

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How Roof Damage Can Affect your Chimney (and Vice-Versa)

Question: how often do you really think about your chimney? It’s okay if your answer is, “Not very often, honestly.”…

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Accessories and Tools No Fireplace is Complete Without

Is your hearth looking a little bare? Do you feel like your fireplace is missing something? While fireplaces aren’t terribly…

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How to Help Keep the Mosquito Population at Bay During Summertime

What’s the only thing worse than catching a mosquito in the act of biting you? Noticing a brand-new mosquito bite…

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Is that a Mouse, a Rat, or a Squirrel? Rodent Identification Guide

Question: “What’s the difference between a mouse, a rat, and a squirrel?” Answer: “Beats me, but one them just ran…

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Wolfdogs & Savannah Cats – What You Should Know About “Hybrid” Pets

Longtime readers of this blog may recall that, a while back, we discussed the prospect of domesticating wild animals. More…

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