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Chimney Sweep Bird Issues
By Robert Berry, MCS#47 Birds in chimneys have, and will always be part of a chimney sweep’s experience. For a midwestern chimney sweep, bird issues start in early spring. Every year, it seems bird...
Ventless Gas Fireplace Pros & Cons
Ventless Gas Fireplace Inserts offer homeowners an alternative to conventional masonry fireplace chimneys. However, due to safety concerns, caution must be exercised before choosing them for your...
Chimney Soot and Creosote Dangers
When you see a build-up of soot in or around your fireplace, then you can take that as a BIG SIGN that there's an underlying problem. When it comes to the safety of burning systems in our homes, you...
What Are Ventless Gas Logs
Ventless gas logs are a type of gas appliance that exhausts into the living space of a home. Gas fireplaces, heaters, and logs of this technology are commonly referred to as “vent-free” or...
Chimney Inspection Camera
Can you see it?Peeking out of a very unique terra cotta chimney cap... Meet our Chimney Inspection Camera. Our team uses high-resolution chimney scanning equipment to record the inside of every...
Stop Birds Nesting in a Direct Vent Fireplace
It is important to stop birds nesting in a direct vent fireplace exhaust because what seems like a small (kinda cute) thing, could be a big problem for homeowners. Here’s a recent example:Birds got...
Remove Bees or Wasps in Chimney
Got bees or wasps nest in the chimney flue? You're not alone and is a common problem in Kansas City during the Spring and Summer months. Bees, wasps, and other stinging vermin can be found in all...
How to Build a Firewood Storage Shed
Please see the UPDATED post for 2021: 10 Best Firewood Storage Ideas. It includes new updated shed plans and tons of bonus material! During the NCSG 2019 (a Chimney Sweep Convention) we came across...
NCSG 2019
The entire Full Service Chimney team was able to make it out to Norfolk, VA for NCSG 2019. To experience this years National Chimney Sweep Guild Convention. Robert Berry, FSC Owner and Chimney Sweep...