A second lockdown could see many left in the lurch...
How COVID-19 is ALREADY affecting the 2020/21 Burning Season – And Why You Should Act NOW
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London Calling: Learning From One of The UK’s Oldest Chimney Sweep Firms
For ‘Sweep Swap’ 2020, I headed back to the nation’s capital...
Why Dust, Dirt and Soot Is Falling Into Your Bedroom Fireplace
It’s a slice of history in your home, but they can also cause headaches if not closed off properly...
Reinstating An Open Fire Into Your Period Home – Here’s What You Need To Know…
Reinstating an open fire can be relatively straightforward, but there are some considerations to bear in mind...
Why Your ‘Original’ Fireplace Opening ISN’T What You Thought It Was…
It’s one which leaves quite a few people puzzled, but there’s a perfectly rational explanation...
Post-Lockdown Home Sales: Why MORE Danger Fireplaces Could Slip Through Unchecked
Homebuyers surveys aren’t much help regarding real fireplaces in ‘normal’ times...
COVID-19: Why A PROFESSIONAL Sweep Matters More Than Ever
Many of us are embracing the ‘new normal’ as a way of providing even higher standards of service
8 Questions Which MUST Be Answered Over The Wet Wood ‘Ban’
The announcement poses a number of potential issues which need clarification as soon as possible...
Twigs Falling Down Your Chimney? Here’s How You Could End Up In PRISON Or With A Hefty Fine…
Bird nests are protected by law, and breaking it can be very costly...
Revealed: The worst areas for CHIMNEY FIRES in Greater Manchester
I asked for the official figures - and was shocked at what I discovered