To clean your own chimney, you'll need a chimney sweep kit that includes a brush and 20 to 35 feet of extension rods. A basic chimney sweep kit costs $50 to $75.

If you’ve been wondering how often you really need to be cleaning your chimney, you might be surprised to learn that it’s actually quite regularly. We spoke to Devin Ramos, the owner of ...

Think of your chimney as a tiny house that sits up on your roof. It needs a roof of its own. Chimney crowns are roofs for a chimney and the vast majority of them are installed incorrectly.

As the weather cools down, you may consider lighting your fireplace, but it may need a cleaning from a proper chimney sweep.