by Josh Kelley | Nov 12, 2018 | Creosote
Do you have a chimney that you regularly use in your home? Then, it’s quite likely you have creosote built up inside of it! Creosote is a harmful substance that forms as you burn fires in your fireplace, and it can pose a lot of threats to the well-being of your home... by Josh Kelley | Jun 29, 2018 | Chimney Odors
Summertime means hotter days, and your chimney is most likely not in use right now. However, chimney maintenance is still important. At Magic Broom, we get a lot of calls about chimney odors from our customers here, especially in the summer. The stink usually comes... by Josh Kelley | Oct 23, 2017 | Creosote
If you know anything about creosote, then you know it’s something you want to avoid at all costs. If this substance has started building up in your fireplace, it can usually be eradicated with a cleaning by a professional chimney sweep. That’s why annual inspections... by Josh Kelley | Feb 9, 2017 | fire safety
The number one priority for homeowners is keeping their home and family as safe as possible. If you own a fireplace, knowing the proper ways to avoid chimney fires is vital. While many chimney fires are loud and obvious, there are a surprising number that occur... by Josh Kelley | Dec 1, 2013 | chimney maintenance
Choose the Best and Your Wood Will Do the Rest Once the temperature start to rise and the snowflakes start to fall, it is important to keep your family warm and safe throughout the entire duration of winter. In the United States, a heating system, whether it’s a... by Josh Kelley | Sep 16, 2013 | chimney maintenance, fire safety, fireplace maintenance
Fireplace Odors Any kind of odor coming from your fireplace is not a good one. Whatever you smell is telling you that there’s an issue that needs to be resolved. Some might be more obvious than others. An unpleasant rotting smell might make you run for the nearest... 