Chimney & Masonry Blog

When it comes to maintaining a secure and functional house, the chimney is usually ignored until something goes wrong. Gone are the days of blind...

Maryland winters can be unpredictable. One week it’s freezing rain, the next it’s snow, and then a few sunny days sneak in. This constant...

As the seasons shift from humid summers to freezing winters, chimneys in Maryland face a constant battle with the elements rusting metal components...

As the crisp autumn air settles in, Maryland homeowners are gearing up for cozy evenings by the fire. But before lighting that first log, there’s a...

In the wintertime, your fireplace provides excellent respite from the cold, blustery outdoors. Now that winter is over and the temperatures are on...

Chimney leaks can range from minor to extensive, but any amount of moisture entering your home is cause for concern. Moisture is the enemy when it...

If you think a fireplace is just a cave in the wall where you build a woodburning fire, think again. Today’s technology allows for some impressive...

Fireplaces are amazing on those cold winter days and nights, but they come with some basic maintenance that you must perform to keep your home and...

If you visualize a home with a fireplace, there’s a good chance you see a living or family room with a grand fireplace in the center of a main wall....

Try as you might, deciding exactly how much firewood you will need to get you through the winter – and then buying just the right amount – is more...

With the temperatures outside on the rise, the animals are starting to become more active, and that means they are looking for dark, warm, and cozy...

Now that winter is winding down and warmer days are just around the corner, you may be gearing up for your spring cleaning. If you haven’t already...