Letters To The Editor

More Ways To Make Your Wood-Burning Stove Last Forever

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I started one of the first chimney sweep businesses in the US about 40 years ago and will tell you the chimney sweeping logs were a BAD idea 40 years ago and still BAD today. They can damage your masonry and your stainless chimneys. Keeping your chimney clean is the ONLY way to prevent a chimney fire. When I sold my business we had over 6,000 yearly customers, so I have seen it all. Clean it yourself or call a chimney sweep.

Steve

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I cleaned my own chimney from the ground on a thru-wall installation. Now I have a thru-roof installation. If you are afraid of heights, get over it. Never decide to get on your roof on a windy day. I got my brush and screw-on handles from the same place I bought chimney pipe — insulated of course. I am 64. If I can do this, most people can!

Missy

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I used to use a wet rage dipped in the ashes to easily and quickly clean the glass of my fireplace door and never saw a scratch on the glass.

Terry