I’m cleaning out my basement. There’s lots of stuff, including some precious items. One is a Hummel Chimney Sweep doll that belonged to my mom’s sister, Irene. As a child I was attracted to ...

Inside your home, the chimney sweep should check the refractory brick in the firebox itself and make sure that the flue damper is working properly.

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