Having a fireplace in your home is a delight of its own, especially on cool fall evenings or when weathering a frigid winter. If you use your fireplace regularly, it needs to be inspected and maintained regularly to prevent health and safety issues, including moss build up. This step is crucial whether the fireplace was … 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 all the time, and since it’s relatively self-sufficient, it’s easy to neglect it until something goes wrong. One of the more common issues isn’t necessarily with the chimney itself. Debris can be a … Read more
A retaining wall is one of the most functional and aesthetically pleasing elements when it comes to landscaping. However, because it is practical, it has to be built and installed correctly. Unfortunately, for many homeowners, cracks and damage to a retaining wall can be relatively common. When that does happen, poor craftsmanship is usually to … Read more
During the colder months of the year, nothing compares to warming yourself by a roaring fire. However, as we come out of the summertime and into these brisk nights, it’s the perfect time to check your chimney. All too often, homeowners never think to inspect their fireplace or chimney until there’s a problem. By then, … Read more
As a homeowner, one of the worst things you can discover is water damage. In most cases, the problem is already pretty far gone by the time you notice it, which means that it will cost a lot to fix. Although water damage can occur almost anywhere in the house, one of the most common … 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 home’s safety is at risk. Something you don’t want to mess around with. People often note how important chimney tuckpointing and sweeping is, but chimney flashing can be overlooked. Despite that, chimney flashing … 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 steps and entering your home. Unless those steps begin to suffer from any number of problems. The most common problems with masonry steps have solutions that are simple for a professional to repair, … Read more
.A fireplace has a positive effect on a home — the fire will warm you and your family in a way that no other heat source can. That said, the chimney attached to the fireplace requires regular maintenance to ensure your family’s safety. We’ve seen all kinds of chimney problems over the years — from … 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 away. All of this is good news for us humans, but that water runoff can cause problems for our homes. Too often, this melting will saturate the soil, and force that water into … 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 complaint that we hear? Aside from serious problems, the most frequent complaint is that homeowners just don’t like the way that their fireplace looks. It’s dated, out of style, doesn’t complement the rest of … Read more