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If Mike Ruehrdanz had a dime for every time a client whistled “Chim Chim Cheree,” he would be a rich man, he said. But after more than two decades as a chimney sweep for Lindemann Chimney Co.

Q: I used my masonry fireplace as often as possible during winter to cut my utility bills. What should I do to minimize the amount of creosote buildup and what chimney problems should I look for now?

I never owned a house with a working fireplace until this one, so I've tried to learn as much as I can about how they function. One of my major concerns was the condition of the chimney. We had it ...

On cold winter days there is perhaps nothing better than gathering around a fireplace, but that enjoyable fire can quickly turn dangerous. Chimney problems sparked two fires in the metro in the past ...

Most people never give their chimneys a thought - except in December when Santa's on his way. Maybe if they have a wood-burning fireplace, they know to get their chimney cleaned; maybe not. But every ...