This series highlights the expertise of Brownstoner's Services Pros. Are you having your chimney inspected and cleaned often enough? Whether or not your house has a working fireplace, chances are you ...

From grand Victorian mansions to humble country homes, chimneys have a rich history of keeping homes warm and creating a more comfortable atmosphere. Historically, chimney sweeping has been infamously ...

'Tis the season... for having your chimneys serviced. Experts recommend having them cleaned once a year to prevent chimney fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. Mark Linn of Benchmark Chimney ...

Which chimney-cleaning log is best? Everyone loves the warm glow of a fireplace in the winter, but if you enjoy wood fires often, you’ll eventually need to clean your chimney. Chimney-cleaning logs ...