The centuries-old trade is enjoying something of a revival, partly driven by rising energy costs. Today’s sweeps use new ...

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 ...

A chimney sweep doesn’t need a top hat and a coat with tails to make sure your smokestack is clean and safe. But, it seems, some think it helps. “In the early days, we used to actually wear top hats ...

This chimney cleaning kit can effectively sweep away soot and creosote buildup from bottom of your hearth. Each of our chrome button locking chimney rods has a length of 39.3 inches. Designed with ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. So should you board up your hearth for good? Not necessarily. The right equipment can ...

MILFORD — With the inaugural snowflakes of the season already come and gone, it might be time to think about winter: plummeting temperatures, snow-covered driveways and those dreaded heating bills. If ...

As North Texas braces for a blast of winter weather, many homeowners are dusting off space heaters, checking weather apps, ...

GREENLAND — Robert Warner was an unlikely candidate for a job as a chimney sweep. He was a fifth grade teacher in Rye and didn’t know a lot about tools. And he was afraid of heights. Yet, 35 years ...