Christmas is only a few quick weeks away, meaning many people are in the holiday spirit. People have exchanged gift lists and started shopping for everyone on their own list.

This serpent may seem sleepy but moody and negative is more accurate. His favorite target, people who don’t put things off - are getting hard to find.

With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, some parts of the home can easily go unnoticed. You might forget the dirty laundry sitting in the hamper or the container of leftovers stuck in the back of the refrigerator a few days too long.

Summers in Northern California can get quite hot despite the close proximity to the ocean. In the hotter months of July and August, temperatures easily soar into the 90s and occasionally top 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

In theory, a duct with a great air filter and no leaks in the ducting system is going to get very little in the way of contaminants. However, the real world bucks the theory. So, when do your ducts need cleaning?

OK, so it might be a little extreme to say that water “ruins” your chimney — there are few chimney problems that White Glove can’t make right, from small chimney repairs up to a full chimney rebuild.

Many households today are concerned with the health of their family members. That’s why it’s not surprising that they would invest their money in the maintenance of their appliances.

Chimney odor problems may be attributed to a variety of different things, the most notable of which comes from creosote deposits — a natural byproduct of burning wood — inside your chimney.

One of the most common issues to arise when your home has a chimney is the formation and buildup of creosote in the chimneys.

Based on the recommendation from the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), you should know of the importance of proper maintenance of your fireplace and chimney, and having your chimney swept and inspected every year by a CSIA-certified technician is the most essential task on your chimney maintenance checklist.

A cozy fireplace will stay that way if there is proper maintenance, and proper disposal of ash is one of the primary steps.

White Glove has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013.

A fireplace is a good place to get cozy and warm yourself up during cold winter seasons. But, what happens if you light your fire and your living room fills with smoke?

Are you starting to feel the after-effects of creosote buildup in your home?

Things get stuck. That’s what they do. Stuck in the mud, lump in your throat, that annoying family member that won’t move out, something in the way of your dreams…you get the picture.

As the “shovel the ashes out of the fireplace” season is upon us, here are some notes about ashes! Don't hesitate to call White Glove Chimney & Air Duct with any questions.

Life can be a handful. If you have kids, you know that you spend hours each week doing laundry.