This is National Chimney Safety Week and as the temperatures start to cool down, some people are thinking about cozying up to the fireplace on those chilly evenings. However, there are some things to think about as the fireplace season come around. When was your chimney cleaned last? Tommy Nelms, with the Chimney Safety Institute of America, says you need a chimney sweep:
He also emphasizes the importance of only burning wood in a fireplace, not paper or other materials, as soot and burning embers from those things can cause fires in the house and in the neighborhood around you.
