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

An curved arrow pointing right. Chimney Monkey is a full-service fireplace and chimney company. Its chimney sweeps inspect, clean, and vacuum out buildup to protect against chimney fires. More from ...

Q. How much does chimney cleaning cost? A. Chimney cleaning costs depend on several factors. What type of chimney do you need a chimney sweep to inspect? Hiring someone to clean a boiler chimney can ...

If you didn’t clean your chimney during spring cleaning, it’s time to now before the temperatures get chilly. If you’re thinking “I cleaned out the ashes in April,” emptying the ashes isn’t enough.

Lounging around the living room in front of a roaring fire can be a cozy way to spend New Year’s Eve. It’s an image that takes on greater meaning, however, if you’re a professional chimney sweep.

As March 19 —the first day of spring — approaches, chimney sweep companies are preparing for an increase in service requests. “Spring and summer is probably the best time to (service your chimney)," ...

MartinsvilleBud Hinchman drives a big yellow truck through the streets of Martinsville that says: Clean Sweep Chimney Service. Originally an air traffic controller, he began cleaning his own chimney ...