The centuries-old trade is enjoying something of a revival, partly driven by rising energy costs. Today’s sweeps use new tools and technology.

My patient is a 39-year-old man who is a professional chimney sweep. He asked me if he should be getting chest x-rays or pulmonary function testing on any kind of a regular basis. Other than increased ...

MARTIN GLYNN, the president of the National Association of Chimney Sweeps, in Britain, where the profession has had a resurgence in recent years, with more people using fireplaces again.

WAYLAND, Mich. — David Miller had his chimney swept in his 124-year-old Wayland farm home, because he didn't want the house to burn down. "So the tinder box doesn’t go up in flames,” homeowner David ...

AUSTIN, Texas — With all the cold weather coming in, many people may be lighting fires to stay warm. But before you do, it’s important to make sure your chimney is completely cleared out first.

In honor of October being Fire Safety Month, Studio10’s Krystin Rae is sitting back down with Kim Devito, the President of The Original Chimney Sweep along with Margie Morehouse, The Original Chimney ...