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Short reads from the crew: what we find in Hill Country homes, what it costs, and what to do about it. No fear-selling.
7 signs your air ducts need cleaning in Marble Falls, TX
Noticing dust, allergies or poor airflow? Seven signs your air ducts need cleaning in Marble Falls and the Hill Country, and what to do next.
April 7, 2026 · 3 min read
A chimney sweep in Horseshoe Bay: what one season of fires leaves behind
A job log from a Horseshoe Bay fireplace: what came out of the firebox and the flue, what the camera found above the damper, and the three checks a homeowner can do before the first cold night.
September 18, 2026 · 4 min read
Creosote: the three stages, and when sweeping stops being enough
Creosote is not one thing. It starts as soot you can brush off and ends as a glazed layer that burns. Here is how to tell which stage is in your flue and what each one costs to deal with.
September 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Chimney cap, crown and flashing: the three leaks above your fireplace
Most chimney damage in Central Texas is water damage, and it enters at one of three places on the roof. What each part does, how to spot the failure from the ground, and what it costs to ignore.
September 21, 2026 · 5 min read
Why your fireplace smokes into the room
Smoke rolling out of the firebox instead of up the flue has half a dozen causes, and most of them are free to test. Here is the order to check them in before you call anyone.
September 24, 2026 · 5 min read
How we clean a big stone fireplace without soot in the living room: a Q&A with our chimney crew
Wide masonry fireboxes, log mantels and rugs a few feet away. We asked the crew how a fireplace cleaning actually runs, step by step, and what they look at once the ash is gone.
October 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Converting a wood fireplace to an electric insert: how we would do it
Same brick, same hearth, a fire on a switch. We asked our crew how a wood-to-electric conversion actually goes: measuring, the damper, power, and when it is the wrong call.
October 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Outdoor gas fire pit service: what we check and why, from our crew
Lava rock, a long burner and a lot of Texas weather between uses. Our crew explains how they service an outdoor gas fire feature, what goes wrong, and what is not their job.
October 11, 2026 · 4 min read
How we size and fit a chimney cap: a Q&A with our crew
Single flue or multi flue, mesh size, metal and what has to be right under the cap first. Our crew explains how a cap job actually goes from the roof.
October 14, 2026 · 5 min read
How much does air duct cleaning cost in Central Texas?
What drives the price of air duct cleaning in the Hill Country, why the "$99 whole house" ad never ends at $99, and how to get a number you can trust before anyone starts.
September 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Why your AC smells musty when it turns on, and how to fix it
That damp, dirty-sock smell from the vents when the AC kicks on has three usual sources in Texas homes. Here is how to tell them apart and what actually fixes each one.
September 7, 2026 · 4 min read
How often should a dryer vent be cleaned in Texas, and what happens if you do not
Dryer vents are the most ignored fire risk in the house. How often to clean them, the signs yours is blocked, and why it matters more with long vent runs and roof terminations.
September 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Microbial growth in air ducts: what it looks like, when it is dangerous, and who should handle it
Black spots around the vents, a damp smell, allergies that improve when you leave the house. How to tell microbial growth from dust, when duct cleaning is enough, and when Texas rules require a licensed remediator.
September 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Get the chimney inspected before the first cold front, not during it
What a chimney inspection covers, why the annual check exists, what creosote actually is, and why the calendar in the Hill Country makes October the wrong month to start looking for a sweep.
September 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Attic insulation in Central Texas: how much is enough and when to replace it
Why the ceiling, not the windows, is where a Hill Country home loses the fight in August. What 14 inches of blown-in insulation means, when topping up works and when the old material has to come out.
September 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Cedar fever season: what actually helps with indoor air in a Hill Country home
From December to February the Hill Country air is full of cedar pollen. Filters, duct cleaning, purifiers and humidity in plain terms: what works, what is marketing, and in what order to do it.
September 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Why your AC runs all day in August and still cannot keep up
An AC that never shuts off in a Texas summer is usually not broken. Attic ducts, a dirty coil, a thin attic and a leaking plenum are the common causes, and most are cheaper to fix than a new unit.
September 7, 2026 · 4 min read
The $99 duct cleaning ad: five questions to ask before you let them in
Coupon duct cleaning is a bait-and-switch with a long history. The questions that expose it in one phone call, and what a legitimate quote looks like.
September 7, 2026 · 3 min read
New build or renovation? Your ducts are full of drywall dust
Construction dust ends up inside the ductwork on nearly every new or remodeled home. Why builders rarely clean it, what it does to the system, and when to have it done.
September 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Buying a home in the Hill Country: the HVAC, duct and chimney check the inspector skips
A general home inspection turns the AC on and off. It does not open the plenum, look inside the ducts, or go up the flue. What to check before closing, and what it costs when you do not.
September 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Wildfire smoke days: can your HVAC keep the smoke out of the house?
On smoky days in Central Texas fine particles come in through doors, windows and the HVAC. What the filter can and cannot do, how to set the system, and when the ducts are part of the problem.
September 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Dryer takes two cycles to dry? Check the vent before you replace the dryer
Long drying times are the most common early sign of a blocked dryer vent, not a failing dryer. How to check in five minutes, what the fixes cost, and when the routing itself is the problem.
September 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Gas fireplace not lighting or smelling odd? What an annual gas fireplace service includes
Gas fireplaces need a yearly service too: burner, logs, pilot, glass and the vent. What goes wrong, what the service covers, and why the first cold evening is the wrong time to find out.
September 7, 2026 · 3 min read
The old box behind your new AC: why the return plenum matters
HVAC companies replace the unit and leave the return plenum. Twenty years of damp insulation then feeds the brand-new system. What a plenum is, how to check yours, and what replacement involves.
September 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Recent jobs in Spicewood, TX: what we found and what we fixed
From our job log in Spicewood: 6 recent visits for dryer vent, ductwork, HVAC. Photos from the crew, work as written on the invoice.
September 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Recent jobs in Marble Falls, TX: what we found and what we fixed
From our job log in Marble Falls: 8 recent visits for dryer vent, ductwork, microbial growth and air quality. Photos from the crew, work as written on the invoice.
September 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Recent jobs in Killeen, TX: what we found and what we fixed
From our job log in Killeen: 8 recent visits for ductwork, dryer vent, microbial growth and air quality. Photos from the crew, work as written on the invoice.
September 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Recent jobs in Lampasas, TX: what we found and what we fixed
From our job log in Lampasas: 6 recent visits for chimney and fireplace, dryer vent, ductwork. Photos from the crew, work as written on the invoice.
September 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Recent jobs in Burnet, TX: what we found and what we fixed
From our job log in Burnet: 8 recent visits for chimney and fireplace, dryer vent, ductwork. Photos from the crew, work as written on the invoice.
September 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Recent jobs in Horseshoe Bay, TX: what we found and what we fixed
From our job log in Horseshoe Bay: 8 recent visits for ductwork, dryer vent, microbial growth and air quality. Photos from the crew, work as written on the invoice.
September 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Recent jobs in Leander, TX: what we found and what we fixed
From our job log in Leander: 5 recent visits for ductwork, microbial growth and air quality, HVAC. Photos from the crew, work as written on the invoice.
September 7, 2026 · 2 min read
Recent jobs in Kingsland, TX: what we found and what we fixed
From our job log in Kingsland: 8 recent visits for chimney and fireplace, ductwork, microbial growth and air quality. Photos from the crew, work as written on the invoice.
September 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Recent jobs in Austin, TX: what we found and what we fixed
From our job log in Austin: 8 recent visits for microbial growth and air quality, HVAC, ductwork. Photos from the crew, work as written on the invoice.
September 7, 2026 · 4 min read
Recent jobs in Round Rock, TX: what we found and what we fixed
From our job log in Round Rock: 5 recent visits for microbial growth and air quality, dryer vent, chimney and fireplace. Photos from the crew, work as written on the invoice.
September 7, 2026 · 2 min read
Recent jobs in Llano, TX: what we found and what we fixed
From our job log in Llano: 5 recent visits for chimney and fireplace, ductwork, microbial growth and air quality. Photos from the crew, work as written on the invoice.
September 7, 2026 · 2 min read
Recent jobs in Lago Vista, TX: what we found and what we fixed
From our job log in Lago Vista: 4 recent visits for HVAC, attic insulation, ductwork. Photos from the crew, work as written on the invoice.
September 7, 2026 · 2 min read
Recent jobs in Bertram, TX: what we found and what we fixed
From our job log in Bertram: 4 recent visits for chimney and fireplace, ductwork, microbial growth and air quality. Photos from the crew, work as written on the invoice.
September 7, 2026 · 2 min read
Recent jobs in Liberty Hill, TX: what we found and what we fixed
From our job log in Liberty Hill: 4 recent visits for ductwork, microbial growth and air quality, chimney and fireplace. Photos from the crew, work as written on the invoice.
September 7, 2026 · 2 min read
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