How do I know if my chimney is safe to use?

• <div><p>One of the best ways to know your chimney is good to go on any given night is to simply look up into your flue with a flashlight. If you see a thick buildup of creosote—a shiny, dark substance that looks like tar—it’s best to have your fireplace professionally cleaned before you go ahead with the burn. Additionally, having your fireplace professionally inspected once per year can also help increase your peace of mind and keep your family and your home safe.</p></div>

Do smoke detectors really save lives?

• <div><p>Absolutely! Smoke alarms are lifesavers. According to the <a href="https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Staying-safe/Safety-equipment/Smoke-alarms#:~:text=The%20death%20rate%20per%201%2C000,5.8%20deaths%20per%201%2C000%20fires).">National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)</a>, per 1,000 reported home fires, homes without working smoke alarms have a death rate nearly twice as high as those that <i>do</i> have working alarms. So remember to ensure you have enough installed in your home and that they are working and in good shape.</p></div>

Should I be worried about my oven smoking?

• <div><p>If your oven is new, then it’s likely that the oven smoking is due to it being a new unit. In this case, you don’t need to worry about the oven smoking. However, if your oven is old, you can’t identify any burnt food or grease that could be behind the smoking, or you have concerns about the heating element, then you should hire an oven technician to inspect your unit.</p></div>

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Q: How do I know if my chimney is safe to operate?

• <div><p>Beyond having an inspection, it&rsquo;s important to do chimney maintenance at least annually to be certain the chimney is safe to use. Cleaning the flue of any built-up particles, creosote, and soot reduces the risk of fire. Fortunately, the cost of hiring a pro to do a chimney inspection often includes a chimney cleaning, so you may not have an extra expense for maintenance.</p></div>

Q: Should I be worried about my oven smoking?

• <div><p>If your oven is new, then it&rsquo;s likely that the oven smoking is due to it being a new unit. In this case, you don&rsquo;t need to worry about the oven smoking. However, if your oven is old, you can&rsquo;t identify any burnt food or grease that could be behind the smoking, or you have concerns about the heating element, then you should hire an oven technician to inspect your unit.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between a chimney cover and a chimney cap?

• <div><p>A chimney requires both a cover and a cap, but these parts often get confused with one another. A chimney cover seals the top of the chimney around the flue pipe to prevent water from entering the chimney. A chimney cap is a piece that sits above the flue to prevent animals, debris, and water from entering the flue. </p></div>

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This company is very expensive. They do not do professional work and are possibly incompetent. They do not return messages and show up without calling or texting to let you know they are coming early. My husband had to reinstall the Nest doorbell because, after they installed the transformer,...
City On A Hill Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2022
Jeremy was great to work with, he arrived early, was friendly and polite and knew what he was doing. His install of a new garage door opener works perfectly. Jamie in the office was also a pleasure to work with, she is very easy to communicate with. It was a positive experience all the way...
Mesilla Valley Door, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2019
the installation of the sod was above and beyond what I expected they cleaned up the job site when they were done and Santiago came back to check on the sod I would highly recommend his company to anyone needing installation of sod.
Roadrunner Landscaping & Maintenance
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Reviewed in October 2018
Aztec Mountain Construction knocked out 2 walls and a floor to ceiling pantry. They build an island, installed lighting, granite counters and a kitchen sink. They built an amazing new pantry. They also installed a new door, and bathroom counters and sinks. They are very efficient with their...
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Pj and mike were totally professional. These gentlemen were eficient and cleaned up after themselves. they were here and did an amazing job installing all 14 of our windows and one door. I would recommend them to all my friends and family
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The team was very conscientious, and efficient. We had measured very high levels of radon gas in our basement. After installing the radon mitigation unit, we measured again, and the levels of radon fell below even what was required. The work was done quickly. The unit was placed in an...
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"Very pleasant experience, I was very pleased w/ the service from the estimator (Jacob), to the installers and painters. Everyone was very professional. I will highly recommend Vista Del Sol Construction. Thank you you all, job well done!!!!"

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"Great- we started in the kitchen, went to the baths, and throughout the entire house. He tested every appliance, checked level of floors, checked fireplace, tiles on floors, inspected heating system, windows, doors, looked at roof, yard, foundation, and had some great suggestions on repairs and improvements. Great job."

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Boydston Enterprises, Inc has over 20 years of professional experience. We are a business that strives to be on-time and prompt for all your needs. We want your repeat business, from large to small projects. No job is too big or too small. We have a great customer reference so please ask. We look forward to working with you.

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Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts

Beyond having an inspection, it’s important to do chimney maintenance at least annually to be certain the chimney is safe to use. Cleaning the flue of any built-up particles, creosote, and soot reduces the risk of fire. Fortunately, the cost of hiring a pro to do a chimney inspection often includes a chimney cleaning, so you may not have an extra expense for maintenance.

One of the best ways to know your chimney is good to go on any given night is to simply look up into your flue with a flashlight. If you see a thick buildup of creosote—a shiny, dark substance that looks like tar—it’s best to have your fireplace professionally cleaned before you go ahead with the burn. Additionally, having your fireplace professionally inspected once per year can also help increase your peace of mind and keep your family and your home safe.

Absolutely! Smoke alarms are lifesavers. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), per 1,000 reported home fires, homes without working smoke alarms have a death rate nearly twice as high as those that do have working alarms. So remember to ensure you have enough installed in your home and that they are working and in good shape.

If your oven is new, then it’s likely that the oven smoking is due to it being a new unit. In this case, you don’t need to worry about the oven smoking. However, if your oven is old, you can’t identify any burnt food or grease that could be behind the smoking, or you have concerns about the heating element, then you should hire an oven technician to inspect your unit.

A chimney requires both a cover and a cap, but these parts often get confused with one another. A chimney cover seals the top of the chimney around the flue pipe to prevent water from entering the chimney. A chimney cap is a piece that sits above the flue to prevent animals, debris, and water from entering the flue.

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