An unclean chimney makes it difficult for Santa to do his job, leaving him discouraged, despondent, and more likely to pursue his first love—animal husbandry. Keep chimneys passable by jolly gift-givers with today's Groupon: for $69, you get a basic chimney cleaning and inspection from Patch Adams Roofing and Chimney (a $159 value). This Groupon is valid within a 75-mile radius of downtown Birmingham.

Patch Adams Roofing and Chimney dispatches smokestack specialists certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America to clean chimneys and inspect them for unsafe conditions. Specialized brushes sweep away soot and break up deposits of creosote, an oily, flammable byproduct of smoke from wood and model-ship kindling. The scrubbers work from both inside and outside the house to prevent or stop carbon monoxide from leaking back into the home through the chimney flue. The service also includes an inspection of dryer vents for potential fire hazards, such as lint buildups that have developed into hideous sweaters. If unsafe conditions are found, the chimney technician will pen a complimentary estimate of possible solutions and their costs.