An curved arrow pointing right. Chimney Monkey is a full-service fireplace and chimney company. Its chimney sweeps inspect, clean, and vacuum out buildup to protect against chimney fires. More from ...

Have you ever thought about what your chimney has been through this winter? That roaring fire in the fireplace might have felt cozy, but every log you burned left behind a layer of soot and creosote ...

If you own a fireplace and use it regularly, fall is the time to give serious thought to hiring a chimney sweep — before you light your first fire. Chimney sweeping is an intricate and sometimes ...

My patient is a 39-year-old man who is a professional chimney sweep. He asked me if he should be getting chest x-rays or pulmonary function testing on any kind of a regular basis. Other than increased ...

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A cozy fire may be the last thing on your mind on a sweltering hot day, but any season of the year is a good time to care for ...