Sorry Water, You’re Not Welcome Down My Chimney

This Spring and soon to be Summer season have been all about the rain. Now again, we’re getting remnants of tropical storm Cristobal (not the college football coach) merging with yet another storm. How much more of a beating can the chimney handle? We’ve talked about tuckpointing or repairing the masonry between the bricks, stone

Gas & Woodburning Fireplace Smells

It’s that time of year again when humidity is high and so are the smells. Wood burning fireplaces as well as gas fireplaces can produce a musty smell, dusty smell or even a smokey smell. If you usually get a chimney sweep or a fireplace cleaning in the Fall, you may want to reconsider. Working

Chimney Repairs – Do It Once. That’s It.

It’s the weekend again and our big activity is to take a walk around the neighborhood. People who you never see outside are now cutting the grass, cleaning out the gutters, or even washing windows. At least they are giving me something different to look at. I will admit, there was a house I walked

The Hardships of Being Chimney Tall. It’s Always First.

Our team of chimney technicians continue to be hard at work cleaning and inspecting chimney’s after the winter months. Winter can be hard on all of us, but it’s hardest on the chimney. The chimney is the tallest point on the house, it’s the first to get rained on, the first to break the wind,

A Fireplace as a Source of Comfort

As many are working from home and dealing with kids and pets running around, homeowners have shared with us how the fireplace has brought comfort and a smile to their home. “Since our days remain chilly, I use the fireplace as a way to get the kids to sit in one place. They enjoy doing

The New Normal Is Our Normal

How many times have we said to our children and family members, “Did you wash your hands?” We get mad when loved ones don’t listen, and usually what follows is a one-minute argument. It’s generally a 50 /50 chance where that person goes back to wash their hands. However, when we say it here at

Growing Green on the Chimney

Yup, we’re talking about weeds and other growing plants and undesirable plants growing directly out of and on the chimney. What are they? And is it a good idea to have decorative plants on the chimney? Here are a couple of questions we’ve received over the past couple of years. With spring coming soon, (especially

Looking for Options to Stay Warm? Your Chimney Looks Pretty Good.

You never think it could happen in your chimney. “I don’t use my fireplace, so why get it cleaned and checked.” “I installed a chimney cap a few years back. It should be fine.” “I don’t have any trees around my house. I never hear or see any animals on my roof.” Chimneys are a

You’ve Used Your Fireplace… Are You Taking Care of It?

In the past week, 3 chimney fires were reported in the news.  There were two chimney fires in Park Ridge, one was in a townhouse, and the third chimney fire was in Kenosha, WI.  Just in December,  chimney fires were reported in Lake Zurich as well as in Springfield. As everyone is inundated with information

Winter Chimney & Fireplace Leaks

There are 2 key reasons why chimney's leak in the winter: Chimney Liner – Do you know if you have a chimney lining? If not, or if you are not sure, get your chimney inspected right away. If you do have a chimney liner, it may be the wrong size or it’s just seen better

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