The good news, though, is that you can reduce creosote buildup in your fireplace flue by making sure the airflow to your fire is adequate, which will generate a hot, clean-burning fire. Creosote is a ...

A chimney sweep whose tragic death at the age of 11 inspired reform has become the youngest person to be honoured with a Cambridge blue plaque. George Brewster died in 1875 after tragically being ...

A Victorian chimney sweep has become the youngest person to be honoured with a blue plaque. George Brewster died at the age of 11 in 1875 after being forced to enter a chimney where he became stuck.

Learn more. When temperatures plummet, the risk of your pipes freezing and bursting skyrockets—a reality that may end up costing you a lot of time and money. In fact, burst pipes are one of the ...

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Reader Question: Our second home here has a chimney – do we have to hire someone to sweep it for us or can we just do it ourselves as it is only small? Is it expensive to hire someone? Rules on ...

in case you disturb any dirt within the chimney flue. A Chimney Sheep is basically a double layer of felted sheep’s wool insulation (a natural and sustainable product) attached to a plastic handle.