Do I really need a chimney cap? Even though a chimney cap is a minor and relatively inexpensive installation many homeowners question whether it is necessary or not. The truth is that this small amount of metal protecting your chimney … Continue reading →

Understanding Your Chimney and Drafting In order to fix a problem, it helps to know a little about how it developed in the first place. There are lots of confusing technical explanations of how chimneys work and how a simple … Continue reading →

Chimney Fires occur at an alarming rate in our country, over 25,000 chimney fires account for over 120 million dollars in damage to property every year. Thousands of injuries and even many deaths result every year from chimney fires that … Continue reading →

You may have noticed little bat-like creatures living in your chimney during the months when it is not in use. These birds are often confused as bats because of their jerky flight, but are actually completely harmless Chimney Swifts. These … Continue reading →

How can you help save the environment, save money and still heat your home completely all winter long? Wood burning stoves use a replenishable and inexpensive fuel that is extremely efficient especially when modern appliances are used. Wood burning stoves … Continue reading →

It’s That Time of Year Again With the children back in school and the long summer days far behind us, we need to be sure that our chimney systems are prepared for the coldest months to ensure a safe and … Continue reading →

What you Need to Know About Liners It may seem like just a part of the chimney that you don’t really need to understand, but a liner is actually a very critical part of every chimney. In fireplaces that burn … Continue reading →

It’s common to find remedy from the odor by cleaning the creosote and soot out of the chimney. Hot, humid summer days and rainy days adding moisture will product undesirable odors from a dirty chimney. A chimney cleaning will also … Continue reading →

In Rochester, England, real life chimney sweeps have about as much fun as they do in Mary Poppins! Part of the traditions with the chimney sweep profession include a celebration that takes place once a year and goes on for … Continue reading →

Protect Your Family From Fire The National Fire Prevention Week has been observed since 1922. Now the event is sponsored and promoted by the Visit the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association). The Official Site has Tons of Great Information about … Continue reading →

Many homeowners just assume that this white discoloration is simply a sign of aging on a chimney. Nothing could be farther from the truth the white residue called efflorescence is actually a symptom of water leaking into your chimney system. … Continue reading →

The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) says that fireplaces need to be cleaned when there is 1/8″ of sooty buildup inside the chimney or flue system. Since homeowners may not be able to judge the condition of the system, … Continue reading →

The chimney sweep has been around for hundreds of years and still today is a necessary and important profession. The early Romans first made the switch from a single fire in the center of a room to an isolated fireplace … Continue reading →

With last week’s cleaning of the 32 White House chimneys completed, the residents of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue will have to wait another two years for the crew to come back. President Obama and his family were on vacation for the … Continue reading →

9 Consumer Tips on How to Choose a Chimney Sweep. There are ways to guard yourself and make an informed decision. Review these 9 tips and follow them anytime you are hiring a Chimney Sweep. This will guarantee that you … Continue reading →

We have all gotten those phone calls that offer deals that just sound too good to be true right? Well, the Chimney Sweep industry is plagued with more than our share of unscrupulous solicitors ready to take advantage of unsuspecting … Continue reading →