The August earthquake that rocked the D.C. area is still shaking-up homeowners. But it’s more than just an inconvenience for homeowners. The earthquake-cracked tiles that line chimneys potentially ...

Where to start with chimneys? Probably here: A chimney is not just an elongated window, not just a portal from inside to outside with deep, brick sills. A chimney, in fact, is a machine for generating ...

Even sitting here at my work-from-home desk, I can hear you exclaim: "Chimney repair? Are you serious? I just finally set up my aboveground pool!" Well, sorry to play the role of Debbie Downer (by the ...

Q: Our 1940 home has a brick fireplace and chimney. We had it inspected recently and were told by several people that it has a crack near the roofline and needs to be taken down and rebuilt. The ...

Though you probably don't think about yours often, a chimney is a vital part of keeping your home safe and healthy to live in. A house produces a lot of dangerous stuff, from fireplace smoke to ...

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A house roof has joints between roof sections and around vents, skylights and chimneys. These joints are vulnerable to leaking because they usually connect different materials that expand and contract ...