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 ...

His work is simple, but he's not willing to divulge any tricks of the trade. After all, it could put him out of business, and being the self-proclaimed only chimney sweep in a five-parish radius, Mark ...

Product Features Fiberglass chimney cleaning rods mate perfectly with 1/4" NPT Rutland brushes Pack of six rods, each 3-feet long, 18-feet total Perfect for cleaning your chimney from the top down or ...

When the mercury drops, sitting in front of a roaring fire is a relaxing and comforting way to spend an evening. If you have a wood burning fireplace in your home, you likely enjoy the experience as ...

After seeing so many do-it-yourself projects on the DIY network, many homeowners believe that sweeping a chimney is easy, and attempt to do the work themselves to save money. That way of thinking ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...