When it comes to ambiance, there is no better home addition than a fireplace. Whether you go with wood, gas or electric, fireplaces not only increase your home’s value, but can also lower your monthly heating costs.
Chimney leaks are hard to pinpoint. They can come from nearly anywhere on a chimney. Click through to see four common sources of leaks:
Both indoors and outdoors, concrete paint can be used to make your stairs look great. It’s a DIY project you can likely do yourself! Here’s how to paint concrete steps.
As you have undoubtedly read throughout our site, foundation issues, whether they be inside or outside the house, can get expensive. But when it comes your home’s exterior, concrete slabs act as terrific bases for foundations under a shed, storage units, garages, temporary swimming pools, grills and or even a mobile home.
Cracks! At the sight of a crack in concrete, most of us panic. Is my house falling apart? Does the foundation need replacement? Lots of questions and few answers.
Although water damage is one of the most popular sources of foundation problems, it is also one of the most preventable. See how you can prevent a massive foundation repair bill.
Most homeowners only think about their foundations when something goes wrong. Though by then, it's too late to do any preventative maintenance. You can avoid this situation with a few common sense strategies.
Whether it’s the smell of the wood burning as you finish the last Malcolm Gladwell book or the warmth you get from the electric version as you watch American Idol, fireplaces serve many purposes and can greatly increase the value of your home.
You might be surprised to learn that there is actually a difference between concrete and cement. Often, they get confused as being the same thing, but they certainly are different. Watch the video below to understand how concrete and cement are different.
In any room, a fireplace makes a statement. A few fireplace décor ideas can go a long way in updating this focal point. Here are a few ideas to help you make over your fireplace.
It’s likely you have a project for a masonry pro on your home improvement to-do list but, have yet to give them a call. While there are a few tasks, such as brickwork, that most homeowners are aware masonry pros can help with, there are some that may surprise you.
A backyard fireplace is sure to create a more welcoming yard. Dreaming of a warm, cozy fire to relax by? Here are a few backyard fireplace ideas to inspire your project.