He’s convinced the fireplace and chimney were afterthoughts and not original to the construction. He told me he builds quite ...

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Have you noticed spots on your ceiling in the general location of your chimney or a musty mildewy smell in your home? Your ...

What Can I Do About A Leaning Brick Chimney? A leaning chimney is not an optical illusion. It is a reality that needs to be addressed sooner, rather than later. If you look at the side of your home ...

Our house has a family room that is primarily walled by double-pane windows. It also has an old-fashioned, open-hearth brick fireplace that goes floor to ceiling. The brickwork extends to the outside ...