Cleaning Frequency If the fireplace is used regularly but not cleaned annually, the cost of a chimney sweep could be as high as $800, according to HomeAdvisor. Removing the buildup that has ...

You don't have to speak with a cockney accent or sing duets with Mary Poppins to be a chimney expert. As proof of that, we've put together a rough guide to all things chimney-related, getting the 411 ...

For hundreds of years, chimney sweeps have provided a necessary and important service to society. In 1981, Jeff Schmittinger started working in the field and today he operates Wisconsin Chimney ...

While cozy evenings in front of the fireplace are certainly irresistible, take the time to make sure it is as safe as it is inviting. A 2022 report from the National Fire Protection Association states ...

Once the cold weather arrives, few joys compare to that of a working fireplace for creating a cosy, ambient setting to stay snug. However, whether you have a roaring open fire or a log-burning stove, ...

Ables, who grew up in Brady, owns and runs Ables Top Hat Chimney Sweeps. He has been sweeping chimneys in Central Texas for almost thirty years. When I was 28, my wife and I moved into a house in ...