From Jack A: Spalling is a common condition that occurs with masonry brick or stone chimneys or exteriors. It is a condition that is caused by moisture penetrating the mortar and masonry work ...

A clean chimney produces an attractive, well-burning fire. It also keeps your house safer and cleaner by reducing smoke and creosote debris. You should clean your chimney once a year or as frequently ...

Last October, the Andover Historical Society hired Brad Hartwell of Tucker Mountain to replace punky clapboards on the north ...

There’s nothing like an indoor wood-burning fireplace to fill your home with coziness and warmth. Along with the wonderful benefits that sitting in front of a roaring fire brings, fireplaces are among ...

Between January 5 and January 10, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment and the Halifax Regional Police responded to four reports of fraud where a group of men were canvassing door-to-door and offering ...

For the first time since the early 2000s, the AJ has brought back Working Details, featuring a round-up of details published ...

Then there’s the cost. If you’re starting from scratch and want a wood-burning fireplace, you’ll need a masonry chimney. Because a chimney is unique to each home, it’s hard to land on an ...

Researchers found a historic 1700s Revolutionary War-era brick hearth in South Carolina's Cashaway Community settlement that ...

If your home features amazing period features—like this midcentury exposed-brick, asymmetrical ... she preserved traditional details—like this fireplace–but amped them up with contrasting ...