In the Shenandoah Valley, it is not uncommon to have birds or bats nesting in chimneys. Since it is against federal law to remove some species of birds, such as chimney swifts, from their nesting spots, the fall is the best time to have your chimney professionally...
As a homeowner, you are responsible for maintaining the different systems of your home to keep everything working properly. One of these systems is your chimney and fireplace system, and national fire safety organizations like the Chimney Safety Institute of America...
Sometimes you see a product that you think may save you money, but it will actually end up costing you even more money than you saved. One of these products is chimney cleaning logs, which claim to remove and reduce the amount of accumulated creosote from the interior...
