Have you ever noticed water stains on the walls adjacent to your chimney? These types of stains can be unsightly and even create mold or mildew issues. You may be wondering, how do these stains on your wall appear? Well, the most likely scenario is that you might be...
The new year is upon us, so now is the time to resolve to keep up on you home appliance inspections and maintenance. Appliances make our lives so much easier. However, convenience can sometimes come with a little risk as well. When you use your clothes dryer, you are...
With fuel and gas prices on the rise, it’s no wonder that the use of alternative heating fuel sources are also on the rise. Wood burning appliances (e.g. wood burning stoves and prefabricated fireplaces) are more efficient and easy to use than ever. Plus, the home...
Moisture causes a lot of chimney issues including cracked bricks, crumbling mortar, masonry stains, and unpleasant smells, just to name a few. Fortunately, when your chimney was first constructed, there were mechanisms put in place to help prevent water from intruding...
Leonard and Son’s is Chicagoland’s top choice for chimney repair and masonry projects. However, because of our high quality workmanship, there was a demand for us to expand our knowledge and expertise to other home heating related projects as well. That’s why we also...
