Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and ...

If you’re looking for some useful lessons in business and in life, you could learn a few things from my chimney sweeper. First, let me tell you a bit about our chimney issue and how we winded up ...

Harnessing fire was one of our early ancestors' greatest achievements, and then adapted to creating warm and comfortable homes. But soon enough came the uncomfortable question: who would clean the ...

Wayne Walker talks about being a chimney sweep in Middle Georgia. Q: A chimney sweep isn’t a career that pops into mind in the south. Is there really a call for it? A: There are more fireplaces in ...