As the old song from Mary Poppins goes: Chim, chimney. Chim, chimney. Chim, chim, cher-ee, a sweep is as lucky as lucky can be! And I gotta say, yes, you better be pretty darn lucky if you are going to sweep MY chimney! An 1870’s Victorian farm house with a 14/12 pitched roof, it is a lot less fun to climb up there now that I’m over 50. With a ladder and a ridge-hook, it’s not terrible, but even the professional sweeps that have come out don’t like to work up there. None of them are spring chickens, either! If you are spending a lot to have your chimney professionally swept, but don’t savor the thought of going top-side yourself, I’ve got a few pointers that might make the job more appealing. Read More