How do you clean your chimney if there aren't any chimney sweepers anymore?

I just got the estimate in the mail for our new chimney liner. The company we used last year didn't say a word about us needing a new liner, but the guy who did our chimney Monday said if we don't get one, the chimney is not safe to use. The estimate came in the mail today- $1225, $400 due...

I would really like my 4 and 2 year olds to be Chimney Sweeps for Halloween. Any cool, frugal ideas for a messy, but "not so messy" costume? Thanks!

We have three chimneys in our house, and it was getting VERY expensive ($300_ to get them cleaned every fall. We finally did lots of research and bought the brushes last year. If you decide to do this on your own, please do plenty of research and make sure you know what you are doing before...

Does anyone out there like the Grinch. I found this at a craft site please don't ask which one because I can't remember. Does anyone out there have any grinch crafts they want to share. Grinch in Chimney Ornament Materials Needed: · Empty Film Container · Paint · Thin Ribbon · Cotton...