Swifts, racoons and squirrels — Oh, my!

It might not seem like it, but your chimney is an appealing location for animals. Birds, bats and many kinds of critters and pests have been known to find their way into chimneys. During the heat of the summer, chimneys provide a cool, shaded place. In the fall and winter, they provide protection from the […]

Learning About Chimney Swifts

When asked to think of warmer months, the sound of birds chirping probably comes to mind. The sound, when heard out in nature, can be quite soothing. However, one can imagine how hearing those same sounds coming from the inside your chimney could get old quickly. Let’s face it—these sounds aren’t music to everyone’s ears. […]