Here is a video about The Village Chimney Sweep.
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What is the CSIA and why do they matter? Here is a quick introduction.
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Here is a quick little discussion about what is a dryer vent and what is its purpose.
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If you’re curious about what a dirty chimney looks like, here are a few examples. (There are some photos of clean chimneys too.)
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I had the tremendous pleasure of speaking with Michelle Perkins, Founder and CEO of Limit Free Life, about this little business that we’re running here.
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There is not much that a homeowner can do once wildlife gets into the chimney, but here are a few ideas that might help in this tough situation.
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If your dryer takes FOREVER to dry your clothes, here is one theory about why that might be happening.
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Chimneys can be very dirty so homeowners are right to be concerned about a chimney sweep making a mess in their home. If all goes well, a professional chimney technician will leave a home cleaner than he or she found it.
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This info graphic includes the best times to handle home maintenance based upon information from some of my new friends in the service industries. It is intended to be an evolving graphic that will expand when more information comes.
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Can a chimney sweep be performed without roof access? This question can be a little complicated.
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Here is a brief description of when a damper clamp is necessary in a home.
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Chimney inspections are an important part of a home’s maintenance plan. Here is what to expect when you book an inspection with The Village Chimney Sweep.
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One of our most frequent questions is, “how often do I need to clean my dryer vent?” Here is some insight about what we take into consideration when answering this for you.
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How long can we expect to be at your house for your chimney sweep? Here are a few factors that affect the amount of time a chimney sweep will take.
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Whether you have already booked an appointment with us or are considering doing so, here is a general description of what you can expect during one of The Village Chimney Sweep Inc.’s standard service calls.
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I got a call the other day from a customer who had been shopping around. She did her homework and found us online. I could tell she was a responsible homeowner because she knew that she needed a chimney sweep but she didn’t want to spend more than what was necessary. We are admittedly higher priced that many of our competitors but I always share our reasons.
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As is the case most years, I get a little sentimental around this time of year. Perhaps it’s the family time, or maybe it’s the Christmas carols, or perhaps it’s the fact that I have my R2-D2 lights cheerfully hanging above my computer, but whatever the reason, I find myself particularly grateful for our customers this year.
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It's hot, it almost never rains, and you've only used your chimney once or twice. Why would you need to have a reliable chimney sweep? If this sounds like you, you're not alone. We speak to many, many, many people like you each day. Here are a few reasons to call a certified chimney sweep that you might not have thought of:
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Even though I do not carry the credentials that I want and need yet, I have learned a lot in the last year and a half or so while I have been answering phones. A few of these lessons are important for our customers to know and I hope that readers take this advise to heart.
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