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

Steven Carter is a master sweep, having swept well over 40,000 chimneys in the past four decades. Though he might not dance on rooftops like Dick Van Dyke’s cockney sweep in “Mary Poppins,” the London ...

Chimney cleaning is the type of job people don’t think much about until they’re in need of a sweep. But when it’s needed, there are few things more important than getting it done – especially if a ...

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.

Russ Gardner saw “chimney sweep” in the classifieds 20 years ago and thought the profession might be fun and romantic. After all, sweeps danced on rooftops in “Mary Poppins.” Today, Gardner, 40, ...

KALISPELL, Mont. — Winter is almost here, and before you get ready to turn on your fireplace, there are a few things to keep in mind. Make sure to get your chimney cleaned and inspected. Officials ...