Protect Your Home from Chimney Leaks During Minnesota Summer Storms
August 10th, 2026Summer in Minnesota brings beautiful weather, but it also delivers powerful thunderstorms that can put your chimney to the test.
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Summer Storm Season and Your Masonry Chimney: How to Spot Damage After Severe Weather
June 22nd, 2026June in Minnesota can change quickly—one minute it is warm and still, and the next a thunderstorm is dropping heavy rain, wind, and hail across your neighborhood.
Storm Season and Your Chimney: Protecting Against Wind, Hail, and Heavy Rain in Minneapolis–St. Paul
June 8th, 2026Early summer in Minneapolis–St. Paul often brings powerful storms, strong winds, hail, and periods of heavy rainfall that can put your home at risk.
Selling Your Twin Cities Home? How a Chimney Inspection Can Prevent Last‑Minute Surprises
May 25th, 2026Spring is one of the busiest seasons for home sales across the Twin Cities, and buyers are paying close attention to every detail during inspections.
Animal Intruders in Winter: Stopping Birds and Critters Before Nesting Season
February 23rd, 2026When winter temperatures swing from bitterly cold to unexpected thaws, animals start searching for reliable warmth.
Winter Wind, Frozen Flues: How Minnesota Weather Affects Your Chimney
January 12th, 2026At 2nd Generation Chimneys, we see firsthand how Twin Cities weather stresses chimney systems all winter long, often in ways homeowners can’t see until real damage has been done.
5 Reasons Why Spring Is the Best Time for Chimney Repairs
April 28th, 2025Here are five compelling reasons why you should schedule your chimney repair in St. Paul now rather than waiting until fall.
What Does a Chimney Restoration Involve?
October 21st, 2024But what actually happens during chimney restoration? What do chimney professionals like our team do when we tackle a restoration job?
Never Ignore a Smelly Chimney
October 10th, 2022A smelly chimney is a problem. Thankfully though, it is also a problem that has a solution.
