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Midtown Chimney Sweeps sends out it's warmest welcome to Adam Rebling of Iowa! He is the newest addition to the Midtown Chimney Sweeps family. I wanted to share a little about him to our community. We couldn't be more proud that he chose Midtown Chimney Sweeps, and we are thrilled to now be offering chimney services in the great state of Iowa!
Read articleIn medieval Britain, when life was becoming more sophisticated, greater comfort was desired indoors. In previous dwellings, smoke from a central hearth rose up to find its own way out of rafters and gaps in the walls. The discomfort was incredible and it was hard to find a living space that wasn't covered in black soot. The solution to this problem was a chimney. It was invented by considering a way to force the smoke inside a space that could guide it to a suitable exit. A chimney flue shape was created and began to be a commonplace addition to homes.
Read articleIt is about time to start thinking about sweeping your chimney for the fall season. The air is feeling brisk and the evenings are bringing a chill. Have you had your chimney inspected yet? Will it be ready to burn tonight?
Read articleIn the year 1841 the number of chimney sweeps in Britain totaled 5028. More than one hundred and twenty of them were widows who had taken over their husband's businesses. There were eight hundred chimney sweeps in and around London and those tradesmen employed four hundred journeymen and sixty two boys. Although there were a large number of chimneys to sweep, most of their income still came from collecting and selling soot.
Read articleEntrepreneur Magazine is a great resource for anyone interested in owning their own business. It is always full of poignant advice and inspiring stories of success. This article has simplified all of the fabulous reasons a fledgling entrepreneur should strongly consider a franchise opportunity! Many of us out there are striving for new financial goals- and doing this regularly is a motivating way to get yourself out of the current economic funk. For many people, these goals include the desire to start their own business and become the master of their destiny, and franchising can fit very well into that picture.
Read articleThe chimney sweeping trade began with a societal need! If you are already a sweep you might already know some of these historical tid-bits, but I thought it would be a fun post for others to learn about the history of the trade.
Read articleIn the time between 1649 and 1672, as a way to supplement the lack of small change, traders and innkeepers issued tokens. These tokens showed their name and trade and were actually used as an official currency.
Read articleToday Marshall Peters of Qualified Chimney Professionals, a nationwide certification for chimney sweeps, taught a class in Trenton, New Jersey. The five attendees said it was the most the professional chimney-related instructional course they had attended in years and years.
Read articleIt all starts when you are a kid. You learn the importance of pleasing people, such as, parents, relatives, friends, etc. Then you go to school and please your teachers, coaches, and other students. Next is work, and you please your boss, your co-workers and take on as many tasks as possible. If you do well you climb the ladder to more success and more pay.
Read articleThis was written by an old friend but it was worth sharing. It is a really fun look at our past. The history of the chimney sweep is dense and here is a quick look at Pattercant.
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