It is best to clean your chimney in the Spring! Cleaning your chimney when you are thru using it in the Spring, reduces or eliminates the odors that come with Summer's heat and humidity. July is the time to start gathering your firewood for the 2008-2009 burn season! After the wood is cut and split, it takes at least 12 months for it to properly season.  Burning unseasoned wood leads to excessive creosote buildup, which increases your risk of a chimney fire. Stock up on wood pellets in the Summer while supplies are plentiful.  Closer to, or during, burn season, you may find wood pellets in short supply. A chimney cap will keep the rain, birds, and squirrels out of your chimney! Remember to have your chimney cleaned before the busy fall season.