Last winter I got called up to a house off Todt Hill Road because the owner swore his roof was leaking. Water stains right on…
Should You Reline or Rebuild an Old Chimney?
The scariest thing I’ve ever pulled out of a chimney was a chunk of clay flue tile the size of my hand, sitting in the…
Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits: A Masonry Guide
A homeowner near Old Settlers Park in Round Rock called me out to look at a two-year-old outdoor fireplace behind the house. Beautiful stack, easily…
Fireplace Remodels: What Masonry Work Is Involved
A couple in Fair Haven called me in because they wanted their tired 1920s living-room fireplace to be the centerpiece of the room again. What…
Chimney Repair in New Haven: Costs and Warning Signs
The worst chimney I ever took down was on a colonial in Westville, off Whalley Avenue. The homeowner had a stain on the ceiling near…