Visions of Mary Poppins and Bert, the chimney sweep, come to mind when you think about Steven Carter. He is a real-life, present-day chimney sweep of the highest order. In fact, he’s called a Master ...

The Chimney Safety Institute of America has recognized Jim Bostaph, owner of Black Goose Chimney of Newport News, as a master sweep. He is one of only 12 master sweeps in the U.S. and one of only two ...

For many, chimney sweeping might conjure up images of Dick Van Dyke in the 1964 Disney film Mary Poppins, or Victorian urchins being sent up filthy flues. But the business of chimney sweeping has ...