The Hearth Matters Podcast

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We're chimney professionals looking to share our fun facts and stories from the industry. We want to help educate our community about something we have a passion for.

Episodes

  1. Jun 22

    Ep 2: Who is Richie Baxley?

    In this episode, we discuss the story of Richie Baxley. How he discovered the chimney service industry; how he started Environmental Chimney Service; and how he has transitioned from a field technician to a manager. Subscribe and follow along for a glimpse into the resurgence of the chimney service industry. Thanks for listening! It is our goal to help our customers, our community, and the broader public understand the history and nature of chimney systems. If you have any questions about your fireplace, chimney, or venting system, send them to info@safechimneys.com . We'll give you our expert opinion and, who knows, maybe your question will end up on the pod! If you are in the Western NC area, please check out our website: safechimneys.com or give us a call at 828-243-0098 Richie's Books: Hearth Matters Standalone Chimneys: Monuments to Craftsmanship

    19 min

  2. Jun 8

    Ep1: A Brief History of the American Chimney Sweep

    In our first episode of The Hearth Matters Podcast, we wanted to give you a small window into the chimney sweep industry in America over the last 50 years. Listen in to hear a couple of certified chimney professionals talk about the changes in the past 50 years. Subscribe and follow along to see where we think the profession is headed in the future. Resources: Oil Embargo Crisis in the 1970s  Short Clip from President Carter Thanks for listening! It is our goal to help our customers, our community, and the broader public understand the history and nature of chimney systems. If you have any questions about your fireplace, chimney, or venting system, send them to info@safechimneys.com . We'll give you our expert opinion and, who knows, maybe your question will end up on the pod! If you are in the Western NC area, please check out our website: safechimneys.com or give us a call at 828-243-0098 Richie's Books: Hearth Matters Standalone Chimneys: Monuments to Craftsmanship

    14 min
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We're chimney professionals looking to share our fun facts and stories from the industry. We want to help educate our community about something we have a passion for.

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