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CCP Qualified Sweep joins Midtown! Midtown Chimney Sweeps announces that yet another technician is now Qualified! Qualified Chimney Professionals (CCP) is a nationally recognized independent testing entity that issues Certifications to chimney sweeps all over the United States.
Read articleMidtown Chimney Sweeps has now expanded to Boulder, CO and the residents are excited to have a professional chimney sweep vendor servicing their community.
Read articleAnyone who has the benefit of having a fireplace in their home can enjoy the warmth and glow of a fire during the bitter months of winter, enjoying a ritual handed down through the generations. Warmer temperatures are certainly coming to an end, and we need to start thinking about the condition of our chimneys and wood stoves.
Read articleThe chimney crown or splay is the cement part on top of the chimney*. The bricks go up around the tile flue liners, but at the top you need something to stop the rain and snow from just falling in around the tiles. You can see that the very purpose of the chimney crown is to keep rain out.
Read articleWith the colder winter months upon us, fireplaces and wood stoves will start to get more use. With burning wood, ash is always an end product that needs to be disposed of. With a little pre-planning and the tips from this article, you can turn a waste product into a valuable resource around the homestead and in the garden. Once you have a professional sweep come to your home to clean your chimney, put the left over ash to good use!
Read articleIf your clothes dryer is doing its job, leaving your clothes fresh, warm and dry, you may think it doesn't need any maintenance—but it does. In fact, in addition to cleaning out the lint screen after every load, your dryer requires regular maintenance that can help it dry clothes faster, use less electricity, and make it a safer appliance to use in your home.
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