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Duty to Warn the Homeowner – Part 1

This series of articles from the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNaCHI) has much valuable information that can be adapted for Chimney Sweeps as they

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Mechanical Troubles With Fireplaces: Dampers

Author – Todd Woofenden Fireplace Dampers Sometimes it is the little problems that make a fireplace seem unusable. Here we will cover some common mechanical difficulties,

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Smoking Chimney And Smoking Fireplaces Part 6: Fireplace Smoke Enters Rooms

Author – Todd Woofenden It is one of the most valued features in our homes. And all too often, the fireplace is labeled “non-working” and sits

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Smoking Fireplaces Part 5: Fireplace Smokes on Wet Day

Author – Todd Woofenden A fireplace smokes on wet days; yet, it is one of the most valued features in our homes. And all too often,

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Smoking Fireplaces Part 4: Fireplace Smokes on Windy Days

Author – Todd Woofenden It is one of the most valued features in our homes. And all too often, the fireplace is labeled “non-working” and sits

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Smoking Fireplaces Part 3: Constant Fireplace Smoking

Author – Todd Woofenden It is one of the most valued features in our homes. And all too often, the fireplace is labeled “non-working” and sits

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Smoking Fireplaces Part 2: Smoky Fireplace Endings

Author – Todd Woofenden It is one of the most valued features in our homes. And all too often, the fireplace is labeled “non-working” and sits

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Smoking Fireplaces Part 1: Smoky Fireplace Startups

Author – Todd Woofenden It is one of the most valued features in our homes. And all too often, the fireplace is labeled “non-working” and sits

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Fireplace Accessories

Author – Todd Woofenden Fireplace Tools A good set of fireplace accessories or fireplace tools is a necessity, of course. At minimum, you will want a