October is the unofficial start of the holiday season. Coming up we have Halloween, Thanksgiving, and then Christmas all with about 30 days in between
Water in my chimney?
You can’t always tell by looking at it that your chimney isn’t safe and sound. After a recent rainstorm, it is important to inspect your chimney for
Smoke Alarm Safety Tips
Smoke alarms save lives. If there is a fire in your home, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out. Having a working
When is the best time to schedule chimney maintenance?
Whether it is your car, your home, your lawn equipment, or your chimney, maintenance is something that is utterly important... and often overlooked
What can you burn in your fireplace or wood stove?
Q. What Can I Burn in my Fireplace or Wood Stove? A. Seasoned Wood. Things you should NOT burn in your fireplace or wood stove: Wrapping
Breathe Easy – The Importance of Vent Sweeping
When was the last time you had your dryer vent swept? Lint and debris can build up in your dryer vent, chocking the exhaust airflow and kill the heat
Firewood FAQ
What makes a good firewood? Well... a couple things actually. The University of Illinois boiled down the major components of buying firewood to the
Cap your chimney Swift-ly!
As spring weather returns to the area, so does a certain bird species known as the Chimney Swift. The Chimney Swifts are migrating from their winter
Gas Log Inserts FAQ
As professional chimney sweeps, we at Black Goose Chimney are particularly fond for natural wood burning fireplaces. But we also offer a variety of