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The fireplace is a wonderful invention that keeps you warm in the winter and looks gorgeous all year. But did you know that without proper precautions your chimney could backfire—literally. Fire creates heavy thick smoke that must billow freely out of the sizeable hole atop your chimney flue. If smoke can escape out…
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Are you debating buying an older home in need of renovations? Or do you already own a vintage property and are wondering what to do—knock it down or renovate? Historical homes are full of history, every wall holds a story, and every room holds a purpose. As the generations roll on by, older remolded…
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There are many reasons that bricks make a wonderful building material, hence why bricks are continually used around the world for construction purposes. Brick homes are better insulated and provide improved energy efficiency. Brick is durable, and when properly installed can go years without needing maintenance. Plus…
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