by Black Velvet Chimney | Aug 14, 2018 | Chimney Leaks
Water is useful in so many way such as nourishing your crops or the grass, but it is very damaging to buildings and your chimney. Your chimney is especially vulnerable to the weathering of precipitation over time. It can cause your chimney to breakdown, or even cause...
by Black Velvet Chimney | Jul 31, 2018 | Chimney Drafts
If you are a chimney owner, then it’s very important to understand draft. You know it has to do with the efficiency of your fire, but do you understand how it works? Did you know that there are products you can install to help with proper draft? When you...
by Black Velvet Chimney | Jul 17, 2018 | Chimney Masonry
Summer is the best time to get your chimney checked out because of timing and scheduling, proper conditions for chimney repairs, and many other benefits. Summer is when you are probably the least busy, and that’s when we are the least busy too so we will have...
by Black Velvet Chimney | Jun 27, 2018 | Chimney Crowns
A crown is a covering. For example, royalty wear crowns on their heads and you put a crown on a tooth to protect it from further damage. Crown molding, according to Merriam-Webster, is “molding that crowns a surface or structure; especially molding that runs between...
by Black Velvet Chimney | Jun 13, 2018 | Chimney Repairs
Most of us have a problem with procrastination, sometimes it’s a whole lot easier to just put messy jobs out of our minds. However, when it’s repair jobs, the longer we put them off, the worse and more severe the damage becomes. Even if you know the best people...
by Black Velvet Chimney | May 22, 2018 | Gutter Cleaning
When it comes to chimney inspection and cleaning, you know to trust our professionals at Black Velvet Chimney. We are Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) certified, which means all of our employees have the best training. In addition, our team are always...
by Black Velvet Chimney | May 8, 2018 | Dryer Vent
If you live in Texas, you know, without a doubt, to not mess with a rattlesnake because they are very dangerous. Did you know that there are also household dangers that could be putting you and your family at risk, especially relating to your dryer? Yes, we are...
by Black Velvet Chimney | Apr 23, 2018 | Mantel
Spring is the a perfect time to try new things. School is just about out for the summer, so you’ll have more time to get out and enjoy the great outdoors. Maybe you want to start a new workout program, taking advantage of the beautiful weather. Sometimes a few new...
by Black Velvet Chimney | Apr 9, 2018 | Chimney Leaks
A fireplace is for the most part fairly low maintenance. If it’s a wood burning appliance, you will have to either cut wood or buy it, and you will also need to clean out the firebox between every couple of burns. Most importantly, you need to schedule your chimney...
by Pete Pohlman | Mar 26, 2018 | Dryer Vent
As winter wears on, sometimes you just get in the mood to clean. Not just cleaning that simply requires dusting and vacuuming, or making the beds and putting away the clothes, but cleaning that involves a much more thorough scrubbing and decluttering of your house. It...
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