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Easy Chimney Repairs - Aug 3, 2008 - 4:43:02 PM
If you're chimney cap is made from mortar it can be prone and vulnerable to critics due to the shrinkage which can cause the joints to a.  These minor cracks can easily be fixed on sealed with some masonry caulking compound.

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Do It Yourself Chimney Sweeping or Cleaning - Aug 3, 2008 - 4:15:21 PM
I have childhood memories of our local chimney cleaner covert and soot and all his equipment on his bicycle.  These days are long gone and trying to find any chimney sweep nowadays it is quite difficult.  So it's basically up to you to get this to, this is a very messy job but it is very very necessary.

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Chimney Maintenance - Aug 3, 2008 - 3:48:25 PM
It's important that you check your chimney before the winter season.  This is not that difficult and is really to simple process grab a flashlight and a look inside the chimney for any of the obstructions like leaves a build up of soot and possibly even a bird nest.