When it comes to having a chimney inspection or chimney repairs, I only recommend working with a Certified Chimney Sweep. This is a designation from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) that ...

Having a rip-roaring open-flame wood fire in your living room is serious business. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), an estimated 22,300 residential structure fires occurred ...

Inspectors may recommend using a camera for chimney inspection to get a better look at the internal chimney stack. While this cost is usually included in a level two inspection, homeowners can expect ...

We have written many columns about home inspections and the high hurdle they present in getting a home sale to settlement. Sometimes buyers are unwilling to tolerate even the smallest flaws in a ...

As chimneys light up this holiday season, fire officials warn of fire risks from creosote buildup. Ensure safety by ...

The 5.4 Chino Hills earthquake left broken plates, cracked sidewalks and power-outages in its wake. The damage to Hank Pselos’ home in Eastlake Village was no different. Pselos came home July 29 to ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...