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Chimneys and Fireplaces in Fairy Tales

With October in full swing, Halloween will soon be upon us! This is the time of year when many people are in the mood to hear spooky stories, and if we’re being honest, chimneys can be a bit scary sometimes. But instead of discussing horror fiction, we’re going to head in a slightly different direction. Let’s talk about fairy tales: those fanciful, fun, and occasionally violent fables that have been entertaining—and disturbing—folks around the world since time immemorial. […]

By |October 25th, 2017|Chimney|Comments Off on Chimneys and Fireplaces in Fairy Tales

How Historical Chimney Sweeps Compare to Modern-Day Technicians

Be honest: what image comes to your mind when you hear the term “chimney sweep?” […]

By |October 4th, 2017|Chimney|Comments Off on How Historical Chimney Sweeps Compare to Modern-Day Technicians

Chimney Sweep 101: How Often + Why?

Due to the construction materials and furniture types in newer homes, families have much less time to escape from a house fire than in the past. 30 years ago it took 17 minutes to fully engulf the average home. Today, when a home fire breaks out the average family has just 3 minutes to safely escape. […]

By |August 22nd, 2016|Chimney, Wildlife|Comments Off on Chimney Sweep 101: How Often + Why?

5 Most Common Animals Removed From Homes

A skittering or scratching noise in the attic or chimney is usually a homeowner’s first clue that their home has been infiltrated by wildlife. Some folks are ready to blame mice the moment they hear something stirring, but to be fair, it’s not always skinny-tailed rodents that take up residence in human homes. So, before […]

By |July 19th, 2016|Chimney, Wildlife|Comments Off on 5 Most Common Animals Removed From Homes