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Spring may not be the time of year when you think about your fireplace, but this is the perfect time to think about getting it cleaned. After a fireplace gets used, creosote builds up in the chimney. Once the weather warms up, the creosote in your chimney can start to smell and that odor can invade your home. Along with the warmer weather and humidity, moisture can team up with the creosote, causing the flue liner to break down. Once the flue liner is damaged, this can mean expensive repairs. Contact a chimney sweeper and they will be able to clean out your chimney and fireplace, getting it all set for next fall, when you once again want to cozy up by the fire.