The centuries-old trade is enjoying something of a revival, partly driven by rising energy costs. Today’s sweeps use new ...

Steven Carter is a master sweep, having swept well over 40,000 chimneys in the past four decades. Though he might not dance on rooftops like Dick Van Dyke’s cockney sweep in “Mary Poppins,” the London ...

His work is simple, but he's not willing to divulge any tricks of the trade. After all, it could put him out of business, and being the self-proclaimed only chimney sweep in a five-parish radius, Mark ...

Product Features Fiberglass chimney cleaning rods mate perfectly with 1/4" NPT Rutland brushes Pack of six rods, each 3-feet long, 18-feet total Perfect for cleaning your chimney from the top down or ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...

This week's "Ask Kelly" topic is something that's probably on the minds of a lot of people at this time of year."I'm expecting to use my fireplace a lot more this winter, and I'd like to ask Kelly: ...

Jim Smart owns Smart Sweep Chimney Service. He and his son Jesse are certified professional chimney sweeps. Together, this ...