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Sometimes your chimney is obviously in need of repair. A missing brick from a masonry chimney is a key indicator, for instance. But sometimes it’s not so obvious. Here are some signs that your chimney might be in need of a professional chimney service company’s...

Wood stoves are a common sight in older United States homes – but they're also becoming more popular in newer homes, with more homeowners choosing to have an old-fashioned wood stove installed. If you have a wood stove, the fact that you have to clean it properly is a...

Whether it’s a small drip during heavy rains, or a discoloration in your ceiling, you can tell when your roof is leaking. Even a small leak in your roof can eventually lead to big problems in your home, including flooding, falling debris, property damage, and injury....

If you are thinking of installing a masonry project in your home, whether it’s a wall or other structure, you should know there are different types of masonry to choose from. Rubble Masonry – This type of masonry does not use dressed stones, and can be random, square,...

If your chimney looks like the image above, with white stains across it, then your chimney may be in urgent need of repair. What’s the White Stuff? The technical term for these white stains is efflorescence. This white discoloration on a chimney comes from excess...

Most people associate chimneys and fireplaces with winter. That makes sense since you use your fireplace when it’s cold, of course. But summer is important for chimneys, too! Chimney maintenance is often neglected until something is broken. But by that time, it’s too...