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 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 Black Velvet Chimney | 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...
by Black Velvet Chimney | Mar 12, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
Do you ever hear a strange noise in your house? Most often it’s something that’s easily explained, like the house settling or an appliance kicking in. But if you walk in a room that has a fireplace in it and hear scratching and peeping, it’s quite likely that a...
by Black Velvet Chimney | Feb 26, 2018 | Chimney Leaks
How often do you take the time to look at your fireplace and chimney system? It’s easy to get so used to having something around that you don’t take the time to really look it over. The problem with doing this to your chimney is that you might be missing some pretty...
by Black Velvet Chimney | Feb 7, 2018 | Chimney Inspection
Procrastination seems to be a problem for a lot of people. It is so easy to get caught up in the things we like to do, whether that’s a recreational activity, a leisure activity, or even those day to day activities that fill your time so quickly, like cleaning or...
by Black Velvet Chimney | Jan 24, 2018 | Chimney Liners
It’s time to start thinking about all those repair jobs you need to do around the house. Touch up the paint, re-caulk the windows, maybe get some new furniture; all these ideas help to keep things fresh and clean looking. It’s easy to see some areas that need work,...
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