Q: We bought a Queen Anne 10 years ago, but have never used the chimneys because the chimney sweep said pigeons had been pecking at the mortar. There is no chimney liner. I have been up on the roof ...

Erwin Liverman, 71, believes he’s the world’s most senior chimney sweep — 60 years after he got his start. He feels like a relic in a trade that has been depicted as both Dickensian and lyrical – ...

The beautiful Victorian home that contains the Museum is blessed with a fireplace in every room. The fireplace provided warmth and comfort during the cold days of winter. Yet, the fireplace, for all ...

As temperatures cool down, you may be thinking of lighting up your fireplace for that cozy fireside feel. But whether you’ve got a gas or wood-burning fireplace, fire sources in the home tend to ...

A blue plaque to commemorate the short life of a Victorian chimney sweep is set to be placed on the building where he died. George Brewster was 11-years-old when he became trapped in a former ...

A blue plaque to commemorate a Victorian child chimney sweep has been unveiled at the place of his death. George Brewster, 11, became trapped in the chimney of a former pauper asylum at Victoria Park ...

You don't have to speak with a cockney accent or sing duets with Mary Poppins to be a chimney expert. As proof of that, we've put together a rough guide to all things chimney-related, getting the 411 ...

Nick has seven years of experience in the home improvement industry. He started his career marketing for dozens of flooring providers and related home services across North America. Today, he is a ...