Steven Carter is a master sweep, having swept well over 40,000 chimneys in the past four decades. Though he might not dance on rooftops like Dick Van Dyke’s cockney sweep in “Mary Poppins,” the London ...

Once the cold weather arrives, few joys compare to that of a working fireplace for creating a cosy, ambient setting to stay snug. However, whether you have a roaring open fire or a log-burning stove, ...