Homes near the Des Plaines River in Lyons see more chimney wildlife than most. Here is how animals get in, why it is dangerous, and how a cap keeps them out.
A clogged dryer vent is one of the most preventable causes of house fires in North Riverside homes. Here is what the cleaning involves and how often it is needed.
Riverside is a National Historic Landmark full of original masonry chimneys. Here is how freeze-thaw damage starts and how to protect an old chimney through winter.
Countryside ranch homes lean on gas fireplaces every winter. Here is exactly what a fall tune-up checks so yours lights reliably and vents safely.
Brookfield bungalows have compact fireplaces and narrow flues that collect creosote fast. Here is how to keep an older bungalow chimney safe and drafting well.
The stately older homes of Western Springs often have tall chimneys that draft poorly when cold. Here is why, and how to get a clean, safe draw every time.
A rusted or undersized chimney cap lets rain and animals into La Grange Park chimneys. Here is how to tell when a cap needs replacing and what a good one does.
La Grange is full of century-old homes with original clay-tile liners. Here is why an inspection before the first fall fire matters more in older houses.
The first cold night sneaks up in September. A chimney that sat unused all summer needs a quick check before your first fire — here is how to be ready.
Just moved into a home with a fireplace? Before you light your first fire, run through this simple chimney safety checklist to be sure it is safe to use.
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