Author: Johnathan Mason

Level 1, 2 and 3 chimney inspections explained, and how a Prairie Grove homeowner can tell which one their situation actually calls for.

Flashing is the joint between chimney and roof, and it is where most leaks start. How Island Lake homeowners spot failure before the ceiling stains.

A gas fireplace still needs annual service. What a Lakewood pre-season tune-up covers, from pilot and thermopile to the glass, logs and venting.

Water in the firebox has several possible sources. How we trace a Fox River Grove chimney leak to the crown, cap, flashing or the brick itself.

What duct cleaning genuinely does for a Huntley home before the furnace runs, what it will not fix, and how to tell whether your system needs it.

Longer drying times, a hot laundry room and a damp smell are early warnings. The dryer vent signs McHenry homeowners miss until lint becomes a hazard.

Stage one, two and three creosote explained without jargon, what each looks like in a Woodstock chimney, and which stages a standard sweep removes.

August is the quietest month on our calendar. Why Cary homeowners get faster scheduling and calmer repairs by booking a sweep before the fall rush.

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.

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.