Chimney Sweeping: A Complete Guide

The Origins of Chimney Sweeping Early History and the Need for Chimney Sweeping Chimney sweeping dates back to the 16th century, around the time when fireplaces became common in European homes. With this new form

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Winter is Coming: Is Your Chimney Ready?

As the crisp air of autumn rolls in, and the first hints of frost start creeping into the evenings, homeowners begin thinking about the warmth and comfort of a glowing fire. There’s nothing quite like

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How to Know If Your Fireplace Is Up to Code

It’s vital to use a chimney or stove that follows the fireplace code and to regularly perform fireplace maintenance. This holds true whether you have a traditional fireplace, a wood-burning stove, or a gas fireplace.

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Chimney Integrity Testing

Chimney Integrity Testing- Will it work this time to protect U.S. Residential Chimneys? A new chimney sweep inspection tool from Europe was released in the United States chimney inspection market last month. Dave Sudworth from

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Handwerk: Tools of the German Trade

By Byron Schramm, Founder, Midtown Chimney Sweeps So I’m in Germany on a family sabbatical studying chimney sweeping in Europe and I’m walking around what might be described as an Ace Hardware for chimney sweeps.

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Beau and Will with the America Chimney Sweeps banner

How to say Chimney Sweep in Italian

To stand in front of hundreds of adoring fans under a soft Italian sky is nothing short of surreal.  And yet, while none of these people actually know my name, they definitely know who I

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3 Dangers of Skipping Chimney Cleaning

Chimneys are an important part of your home heating system, and they should be cleaned and inspected on a regular basis. Many people choose to skip these maintenance schedules, and that can lead to some

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9 Holiday Season Fireplace Safety Tips

As the weather grows colder and the holiday season draws near, there is almost nothing like the appeal of relaxing in front of the fireplace. Its warmth and glow create a welcoming ambiance.

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