Caveat Emptor (Buyer Beware)

by MARTHA NEITZ Did you know that chimney sweep companies are unregulated? Anyone can go out, buy a brush, get a business license, and call themselves a chimney sweep. Since wood burning appliances can be dangerous, an unqualified chimney sweep is pretty scary. A way to find an accredited chimney sweep company is to check […]
Thinking of disposing your Christmas tree in a fireplace? Here’s why you shouldn’t

Thinking of disposing your Christmas tree in a fireplace? Here’s why you shouldn’t While Santa may be able to sneak in and out of homes on Christmas Eve through the magic of a fireplace, we feel it’s sometimes necessary to remind our local customers that the best way to dispose of a Christmas tree is […]
FIRE in the House! Do you know what to Do?
Fire in the House! Do you know what to Do? Fire in the home can happen at any time. From a meal catching fire on the stove to smoke alarms going off in the middle of the night. Do YOU know what to do if that happens? More importantly, do your children know what to […]
Benefits of Chimney Flue Caps?
Although you may be familiar with chimney flue caps, you may be wondering what benefits they offer. Besides giving your chimney flue a completed look, flue caps keep your chimney functional and safe so you can keep the home fires burning. What Is A Flue Cap? A flue cap is placed over and attached to […]
5 FAQs of Dr. SOOT, Chimney Sweep – Colorado Springs
As one of the top Colorado Springs chimney professional cleaners, we get lots of questions about all things having to do with chimneys. To answer a few common questions, we’ve compiled five frequently asked questions for Colorado Springs chimney cleaners. Why does my chimney need to be cleaned? You may be surprised that deep inside […]