We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you schedule an annual inspection of your chimney, the company probably includes a sweeping service, or offers it at a small additional cost. Your ...

SUMMERVILLE — For longtime Charleston-area chimney sweep Kevin Smith, his busy season is about to kick off. "Usually after the first cold snap in October, business goes crazy," said Smith, who owns ...

As the temperatures across Arizona go down, many of us look to light up our fireplaces. Here are some timely tips to think about before you strike that first match or crank up the gas. Perhaps the ...

People are drawn to a fire, whether they're roasting marshmallows around a campfire during the summer or cuddling up near the fireplace in the dead of winter. And just as you take precautions outdoors ...

Chimney fires and clogged flues can take their toll in lives and property damage, but the Montgomery County Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) advises consumers that these tragedies can be prevented ...

Here’s one for the annals of homeowner negligence: As of last month, my chimney had gone eight full years without being inspected, much less cleaned. For all I knew, a few generations of squirrels had ...

Best Chimney Services take the stress out of chimney care with a proven process designed to keep your home safe and your fireplace working efficiently. Discover their ...

Most Phoenix-area chimneys can go a few years without cleaning because of lack of use Inspections may reveal damper problems, chimney cracks, combustible obstructions or creosote buildup A good ...

Talk about “out of sight-out-of-mind”! Who ever sticks their face in a chimney to conduct a visual inspection of the flue? The Guys usually save this thinking for creepy places like crawl spaces or ...