When it comes to home repairs, some homeowners will often try the “patch it for now, deal with it later” approach. Simply put, this usually ends up costing a lot more money in the long run. If the area of needed repair or cleaning involves the chimney or...
Tuckpointing is the use of mortar to provide planned contrast between mortar and bricks. It involves the thorough application of mortar with an intentionally different color than the bricks it holds together. It is the labor-intensive meticulous detail that produces...
Your chimney is under constant attack from the elements because it is up-and-out there on its own. It is like your roof in that way, and mayhem can come to it just as easily. Just like your roof, it can collapse under the ‘weight’ of snow – which is of course its...
No, we are not encouraging you to make a bad habit worse by bringing it indoors; we are addressing a real problem for many homeowners. Smoke in your house is never a good thing, and it soon permeates carpets and drapes, so solving the problem quickly is essential. ...
Chimney leaks are usually only spotted after the damage has already been done, and show up as water in the fireplace or leaks in the roof. Three common leaks result from cracks in mortar joints, seepage into the flashing, and a damaged chimney cap. They are all best...
A gas fireplace provides the appearance and heat of a wood burning version without the soot, ash, and other mess. Many people enjoy the realistic ambiance that gas fireplaces provide. However, if they live in homes with existing masonry chimneys, they may think that a...
