Chimney Caps in Lake in the Hills: Why Such a Small Part Matters So Much

The chimney cap is small and easy to ignore. What it keeps out of a Lake in the Hills flue, and what starts going wrong the year it goes missing.

Getting Your Algonquin Fireplace Ready for Fall: A Chimney Inspection Checklist

A checklist for getting an Algonquin fireplace ready before the first cold night, what you can look at yourself, and what to book a professional for.

What a chimney sweep actually costs in Crystal Lake, what changes the price, and how to read a quote so there are no surprises on the day of service.