Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and ...

Maintaining your fireplace routinely is critical for safety. The cleaning process doesn't replace the service provided by a professional chimney sweep, but it is great for regular upkeep. “Dirty ...

VERNON, Conn. (WFSB) - With winter just more than two months away, now is a good time to service your furnace or clean your chimney to avoid disaster. In a matter of minutes, an uncleaned, filthy ...

From the earliest cave shelters to the grand castles of Europe, fire has been the primary source of warmth for thousands of years. Even as building science continues to advance, wood-burning ...

Franklin County fire officials are reminding residents to clean their chimneys after responding to a house fire earlier this ...

Some folks love the romance of a wood-burning fire. Others may prefer the all-night warmth of a wood stove. But almost everyone can agree they’d prefer their fires to stay safely in the firebox of ...

Jim Smart owns Smart Sweep Chimney Service. He and his son Jesse are certified professional chimney sweeps. Together, this father/son team inspect, clean and repair fireplace chimneys in the ...