Prior to becoming a chimney sweep – yes, that term is still acceptable today – Schmittinger worked as a volunteer fire fighter in North Prairie, a village in Waukesha County. At the time ...

Fortunately, an annual chimney inspection and sweep can address these issues. If you use your fireplace regularly, autumn is an excellent time to hire someone for an inspection and cleaning.

A chimney sweep was met with surprise when he "battled" a seagull after it became stuck in a disused chimney flue. Neil Jarrett, 48, filmed the moment the "rambunctious" bird dropped into a ...