Chimney Care Tips

Tuckpointing and repointing restore the mortar joints that hold a chimney together, and on most chimneys the mortar fails long before the brick does. Homeowners in Plainfield often see crumbling…

A chimney fire can be loud and violent or quiet and slow, and both are dangerous. Homeowners in Romeoville should watch for sharp cracking or popping sounds, dense smoke, and…

A gas fireplace pilot that will not stay lit is one of the most common cold-weather headaches for homeowners in Lockport. The usual culprits are a worn thermocouple, dirt in…

A chimney liner protects your home from heat and combustion byproducts, and when it fails, that protection disappears. Homeowners in Joliet should plan on a replacement once the flue shows…

A fireplace is one of the best parts of a home, but with children and pets around it deserves a few simple safety habits. In Crest Hill, families can enjoy…

A smoky fireplace is almost always a sign that something is interfering with the draft that should be pulling smoke up and out of your chimney. For Channahon homeowners, the…

Chimney waterproofing means applying a breathable sealant to the exterior masonry so water stays out while trapped vapor can still escape. For Mokena homeowners dealing with harsh freeze-and-thaw winters, it…

Birds, squirrels, and raccoons love a warm, sheltered chimney, and once they move in they can block the flue, ruin your draft, and fill the house with odor. In Homer…

A Level 2 chimney inspection is a deeper look at your flue than the standard annual visit, and it usually involves a special camera lowered into the chimney to scan…

Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and produced every time you burn wood, gas, or oil — which makes your chimney a central part of home safety in Shorewood. When a…