Having a damp basement on your hands causes a multitude of issues. From mold and mildew to rotted wood and structural damage, ... Read more

Your chimney is an essential part of the structure of your home. Houses are customarily built around the soundness of the chimney. ... Read more

As colder weather approaches, your fireplace will be used more often than ever. To prevent excess smoke in your home from your ... Read more

As fall approaches, you may be excited to don sweaters, scarves and boots again as you enjoy the crisp cool air and ... Read more

Your chimney protects your home. It requires yearly upkeep, so you can protect it, too, by preventing serious water damage. However, with ... Read more

During the winter months, sitting next to a warm, crackling fireplace is often the highlight of a busy day. Many homeowners prize ... Read more

Brick homes are gorgeous, classic and most importantly, built to last for decades. However, this does not mean they are free from ... Read more

If you have a basement in your house, then you know the convenience that comes with having all of that extra square ... Read more

Did you know that every year in the U.S. there are over 25,000 chimney fires that add up to over $125 million ... Read more

Have you ever paid attention to older chimneys? If so, you might have noticed that many of them have large white stains ... Read more

As a homeowner, you should know that water damage and leaks are the worst problems you can experience. In many cases, by ... Read more

As the weather starts to get colder, it is crucial to eliminate cold air from coming into the house. Drafts can not ... Read more

When it comes to chimney maintenance and care, most homeowners are not as proactive as they should be. It doesn’t get used ... Read more

A retaining wall is one of the most functional and aesthetically pleasing elements when it comes to landscaping. However, because it is ... Read more

During the colder months of the year, nothing compares to warming yourself by a roaring fire. However, as we come out of ... Read more

As a homeowner, one of the worst things you can discover is water damage. In most cases, the problem is already pretty ... Read more

Chimney flashing upkeep is essential, as it affects your chimney’s performance. If one part of your chimney breaks or is missing, your ... Read more

A leaking roof starts out as an annoyance but can become a big problem quickly. Not only will your roof become damaged, ... Read more

Masonry steps provide a beautiful approach to your home. There’s nothing like pulling into your drive, walking up to your beautiful stone ... Read more

.A fireplace has a positive effect on a home — the fire will warm you and your family in a way that ... Read more

The coronavirus, known as COVID-19, continues to wreak havoc throughout the nation and the world. As a result, many of us have ... Read more

Spring has officially sprung. Temperatures are rising, we’re starting to see more sun. With that, any remaining snow and ice are melting ... Read more

As you can imagine, we spend a lot of time looking at people’s chimneys and fireplaces. Can you guess the most common ... Read more

Though brick and mortar steps are built to last, sometimes they need maintenance to ensure their longevity. After all, they have a ... Read more

Masonry walls, steps, and chimneys seem permanent and impervious. After all, it’s strong and can take a lot of abuse — pretty ... Read more

As you might imagine, we’ve seen basements in every stage of flooding — from a tiny leak to an unpleasantly surprising indoor ... Read more

If you’ve struggled with a leaking basement, then you know how frustrating it can be. What you might not know is what ... Read more

I ask most people I meet if they like their kitchen. The kitchen is, after all, where you’ll spend time cooking your ... Read more

Old man winter likes to play tricks on us — hitting us with freezing temperatures and tons of snow one week, and ... Read more

We’ve shared some important information about making sure that your fireplace and chimney are safe and ready to keep you warm this ... Read more

You’d think it would be easy to determine if you’ve got a leak in your basement. Sometimes it is — when you ... Read more

As the seasons change from autumn to winter, spring thaw may be the farthest thing from your mind. It pays to be ... Read more

As the holidays approach, you’ve probably already put some thought into gifts for your loved ones. Children, spouses, parents, friends, and family ... Read more

We recently reminded everyone to inspect the firebox in their fireplace and take care of any needed repairs before starting a fire ... Read more

As winter weather approaches, we know a lot of people are eager to put their fireplace to good use. There’s nothing like ... Read more

You already know that you want to keep your basement dry — leaks and moisture can lead to cosmetic and structural damage, ... Read more

When snow blankets the ground on a cold winter evening and the wind howls outside your windows, there’s nothing quite like warming ... Read more

The weather takes its toll on everything, including the steps leading up to your house. Cycles of rain followed by sun and ... Read more

At Ray Arnold Masonry & General Contracting, we’ve seen all kinds of masonry problems in need of repair. Some have been small ... Read more

Basement wall repair can be a daunting task, but when done properly, the work will last for years.

For the last 50 years, Ray Arnold Masonry has provided excellent service to customers like you by using not only our own ... Read more