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  • Join
    • Why Join the NCSG?
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    • Mentor Program
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Meet Don Oakes

6/26/2018

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For a lot of our members, running their business is a family affair. And that's no different for Don Oakes of Don's Stove & Chimney in Livermore, Maine who takes on the chimney world with his wife, Teresa, and two sons. Below, Don gives us a glimpse into his 30+ years of experience... ​

What is a question you get asked most about being a chimney sweep/chimney sweeping? 
Aren't you afraid of heights?? The answer is - I do not like heights, however, I respect gravity and am comfortable being on roofs as long as my feet are touching the surface. I am definitely not the best date for an amusement park.


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