June 1 ushers in hurricane season along the eastern seaboard, putting Virginia's coastal areas square in the firing line. With family safety, propane
Decorating Your Chimney in Summer
A fireplace is a natural focal point in any room of the house, and though it goes mostly unused for the summer months, it can still add value to your
A Stuck Duck
Firefighters in Louisiana spent two hours freeing a stuck duck after it somehow got trapped in a fireplace on April, 21st. Only the ducks head
Sprucing up Your Chimney in Spring
Your chimney has worked diligently to keep you warm all winter season, in spring it is time to do your part in yearly maintenance. You may even want
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
Chimney Crown Repair-Before & After
Before Repair: After Repair: And here's what the customer had to say about his experience with Black Goose: All-in-all,
Spring Cleaning? Don’t Forget Your Chimney!
As the weather warms up people begin to think spring cleaning, but one place that is often overlooked is the fireplace and chimney. How fresh can your
Cold Weather and Common Fireplace Problems
Hopefully the worst of the cold weather is over, but it certainly isn't getting warm anytime soon. With the cold temperatures, lots of Hampton Road's
Pyrolysis and Fireplaces, Understanding the Risks
Need another reason to have your fireplace and chimney inspected by a certified professional? Improperly installed fireplaces or wood stoves can