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DIY No-Mess Chimney Cleaning

Posted on07. Nov, 2009 by Tonia.

Today, in preparation for another long winter, Tonia and I brought a large stack of seasoned firewood inside the house, so that any remaining water will dry out before we use it. I also needed to clean the chimney to rid it of any creosote that built up last winter. Creosote is what causes chimney-fires to ignite…and we’re really not interested in having that happen! After much deliberation, I figured out an easy way to clean the chimney without making an enormous mess.

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