Having your chimney and fireplace inspected and cleaned can help ensure that your fireplace will be a source of warmth and beauty for many winters to come. Here's what a good chimney sweep will look f ...

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 ...

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

WAYLAND, Mich. — David Miller had his chimney swept in his 124-year-old Wayland farm home, because he didn't want the house to burn down. "So the tinder box doesn’t go up in flames,” homeowner David ...

As North Texas braces for a blast of winter weather, many homeowners are dusting off space heaters, checking weather apps, and asking a very old-fashioned question: Should I have my chimney swept ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - As temperatures drop and the use of fireplaces increases, East Texas chimney sweeps recommend getting and inspection and cleaning ahead of heavy use. According to the Chimney ...