---
title: Blog | Valley Stream Hearth Care
description: Tips, guides, and news from Valley Stream Hearth Care — the chimney sweep & inspection experts in Valley Stream.
url: https://valleystreamhearthcare.com/blog
business: Valley Stream Hearth Care
phone: 363) 999-0198
city: Valley Stream
state: NY
last_updated: 2026-04-29
---

# Blog | Valley Stream Hearth Care

> Tips, guides, and news from Valley Stream Hearth Care — the chimney sweep & inspection experts in Valley Stream.

The Chimney Sweep & Inspection Knowledge Hub

# Valley Stream Hearth Care Blog

Guides, expert answers, and seasonal tips written by our chimney sweep & inspection team — every article anchored to a real NY town we serve. 10 articles and counting.

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📍 Valley Stream

  ](/blog/how-often-to-clean-your-chimney)

2026-04-27

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### [How Often to Clean Your Chimney (Valley Stream)](/blog/how-often-to-clean-your-chimney)

Chimney Sweep & Inspection in Valley Stream delivers trusted, professional service that homeowners rely on.

        Taylor Brooks**

Customer Success

      [Read →](/blog/how-often-to-clean-your-chimney)

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📍 Hewlett

  ](/blog/signs-of-creosote-buildup)

2026-04-23

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2 min read

### [Signs of Creosote Buildup (Hewlett)](/blog/signs-of-creosote-buildup)

Chimney Sweep & Inspection in Valley Stream delivers trusted, professional service that homeowners rely on.

        **Riley Santos**

Field Supervisor

      [Read →](/blog/signs-of-creosote-buildup)

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📍 Elmont

  ](/blog/chimney-fire-prevention-tips)

2026-04-19

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### [Chimney Fire Prevention Tips (Elmont)](/blog/chimney-fire-prevention-tips)

Chimney Sweep & Inspection in Valley Stream delivers trusted, professional service that homeowners rely on.

        **Avery Chen**

Editor-in-Chief

      [Read →](/blog/chimney-fire-prevention-tips)

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📍 Bay Park

  ](/blog/choosing-the-right-chimney-cap)

2026-04-15

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### [Choosing the Right Chimney Cap (Bay Park)](/blog/choosing-the-right-chimney-cap)

Chimney Sweep & Inspection in Valley Stream delivers trusted, professional service that homeowners rely on.

        **Jordan Keller**

Lead Technician

      [Read →](/blog/choosing-the-right-chimney-cap)

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📍 Lawrence

  ](/blog/wood-vs-gas-fireplaces)

2026-04-11

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2 min read

### [Wood vs Gas Fireplaces (Lawrence)](/blog/wood-vs-gas-fireplaces)

Chimney Sweep & Inspection in Valley Stream delivers trusted, professional service that homeowners rely on.

        **Morgan Ellis**

Operations Manager

      [Read →](/blog/wood-vs-gas-fireplaces)

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📍 Inwood

  ](/blog/winter-chimney-preparation)

2026-04-07

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### [Winter Chimney Preparation (Inwood)](/blog/winter-chimney-preparation)

Chimney Sweep & Inspection in Valley Stream delivers trusted, professional service that homeowners rely on.

        **Taylor Brooks**

Customer Success

      [Read →](/blog/winter-chimney-preparation)

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📍 West Hempstead

  ](/blog/understanding-chimney-draft-issues)

2026-04-03

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### [Understanding Chimney Draft Issues (West Hempstead)](/blog/understanding-chimney-draft-issues)

Chimney Sweep & Inspection in Valley Stream delivers trusted, professional service that homeowners rely on.

        **Riley Santos**

Field Supervisor

      [Read →](/blog/understanding-chimney-draft-issues)

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📍 Floral Park

  ](/blog/the-danger-of-ignoring-chimney-inspections)

2026-03-30

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2 min read

### [The Danger of Ignoring Chimney Inspections (Floral Park)](/blog/the-danger-of-ignoring-chimney-inspections)

Chimney Sweep & Inspection in Valley Stream delivers trusted, professional service that homeowners rely on.

        **Avery Chen**

Editor-in-Chief

      [Read →](/blog/the-danger-of-ignoring-chimney-inspections)

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📍 Harbor Isle

  ](/blog/diy-vs-professional-chimney-cleaning)

2026-03-26

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2 min read

### [DIY vs Professional Chimney Cleaning (Harbor Isle)](/blog/diy-vs-professional-chimney-cleaning)

Chimney Sweep & Inspection in Valley Stream delivers trusted, professional service that homeowners rely on.

        **Jordan Keller**

Lead Technician

      [Read →](/blog/diy-vs-professional-chimney-cleaning)

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📍 Baldwin

  ](/blog/cost-of-chimney-repair-explained)

2026-03-22

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2 min read

### [Cost of Chimney Repair Explained (Baldwin)](/blog/cost-of-chimney-repair-explained)

Chimney Sweep & Inspection in Valley Stream delivers trusted, professional service that homeowners rely on.

        **Morgan Ellis**

Operations Manager

      [Read →](/blog/cost-of-chimney-repair-explained)

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## About Valley Stream Hearth Care

Valley Stream Hearth Care · Chimney Sweep & Inspection · 193 W Merrick Rd, Valley Stream, NY 11580 · Phone: 363) 999-0198 · Rated 5/5.

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