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Tuckpointing restores the mortar joints between your chimney bricks — and since failing mortar lets water in, it is one of the most important chimney repairs.

The chimney crown sheds rain away from the masonry. When it cracks, water pours in. Here is how to spot crown damage early and what the fix involves.

A leaking chimney almost always traces to a cracked crown, a missing cap, failed flashing, or porous masonry. Here is how to stop the leak for good.

A chimney cap is one of the cheapest, highest-value parts of your chimney — it keeps out water, animals, and embers and prevents costly repairs.

A good chimney sweep protects your home; a careless one misses hazards or oversells. Here is how to tell the difference before you book.

When smoke comes into your living room instead of up the chimney, you have a draft problem. Here are the common causes — and how to fix them.

A smelly fireplace usually comes down to creosote, moisture, animals, or a draft problem — and most odors are fixable once you find the cause.

Chimney inspections come in three levels under NFPA 211. Here is what Level 1, 2, and 3 cover — and how to know which one your home needs.

Creosote is the flammable residue wood smoke leaves in your chimney — and the top cause of chimney fires. Here is what it is and how to control it.

Chimneys warn you before they get dangerous. Here are 7 signs — from tarry smells to flaking brick — that it is time to call a chimney sweep.