The Dirty Truth about Creosote
November 13th, 2017Creosote makes a chimney dirty, but it’s more than just dirt. Learn all about this fuel-burning byproduct and why you want it out of your chimney.
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Can I Do Annual Chimney Sweeping on My Own?
October 20th, 2014There are certain tasks around your home that are good for doing yourself; there are others that are better left to professionals. One task that is better left to a professional is chimney sweeping. It is recommended that your chimney is swept every fall to ensure…
How to Prepare for Chimney Sweeping in Minneapolis, MN
August 12th, 2014Your fireplace chimney should have annual sweeping service from certified chimney sweeps (certification is from the Chimney Safety Institute of America) to keep it clean and safely venting exhaust fumes out of your home. Your chimney sweeps will also check for…
Benefits of Chimney Sweeping
November 15th, 2013Chimney sweeping evokes images of cockney street urchins, stovepipe hats and Dick Van Dyke. But the principles involved haven’t changed in 150 years, and while today’s chimney sweeps use modern equipment and techniques, the work they do isn’t all that different from those of their predecessors. Chimney sweeping in St. Paul is a particular necessity, owing to our numerous older homes with fine brick fireplaces. The benefits of chimney sweeping are numerous and obvious.
All I Know About Chimney Sweeping I Learned from Mary Poppins: What Else Should I Know?
November 8th, 2013The romanticized image of the chimney sweep comes to us from the Disney movie Mary Poppins, where we learn that chimney sweeps are always coated from head to toe with soot, know fantastic dance moves, and say “guv’ner” at the end of every sentence. That’s all good to know if you live in a fantasy version of Victorian London. But if you live in contemporary Minnesota, you need to know the more practical side of keeping a chimney clean so you can enjoy it all through the winter in comfort and safety.
What Will My Chimney Sweeps Actually Remove from My Chimney?
July 24th, 2013Few home heating methods are both as effective and as aesthetically pleasing as lighting a roaring fire in the fireplace. However, operating a fireplace necessitates special measures that must be taken in order to keep your home safe. A professional chimney sweep must be hired to regularly sweep, clean and inspect your chimney to ensure the safe, effective operation of your chimney.
Plymouth Chimney Sweeping: Tools of the Chimney Sweeping Trade
January 21st, 2013When most people think of chimney sweeping they most likely think of Bert from Marry Poppins leaping across rooftops with a black wire brush filled with soot. 2nd Generation provides complete chimney sweeping services in Plymouth.
Minneapolis Chimney Sweep Guide: How To Avoid Chimney Fires
September 10th, 2012Chimney fires are scary things to think about, but by taking a few precautions, you can help prevent this problem from happening in your Minneapolis home. First, here is a little on what causes chimney fires…
Plymouth Chimney Sweeping FAQ’s
July 23rd, 2012There are few things more relaxing than making use of your fireplace on a chilly night. Don’t trick yourself into thinking that because it is not a primary heat source your Plymouth chimney does not need to be inspected and cleaned, though.
