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• <div><p>Chimneys should either be sealed or waterproofed, which is different from sealing off—closing at both ends—a chimney. Waterproofing and sealing are both crucial steps to take to prevent water damage and the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/chimney-leaking-inside-house.htm">chimney leaking inside the house</a>. While waterproofing is more comprehensive, both help safeguard your chimney, extending its life span and preventing expensive repairs. </p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2024
The job was done with complete expertise. The installer was professional and I was very pleased with the work.
Lake City Carpet Installation & Flooring
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Reviewed in September 2024
These folks are the best. They did our installation the next day. Everything went smoothly and quality of product and labor was great.
American Water Systems of South Georgia
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Reviewed in March 2024
He set up an appointment to diagnose dryer. He ordered the part and when it arrived set up a second appointment and installed. Dryer works great fast turnaround time! Happy!
N & J APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
He does any kind of appliances, cut trees install a window unit a/c put in new faucets keeps our easy go fully running he does all kind of work.
Paynes Appliance Repair & More, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
Michael Dickson from Dickson Custom Installations designed handcrafted cabinetry with premium material with expert craftsmanship and fabrication. In addition was friendly and knowledgeable not only in cabinetry but other areas. We have him scheduled to make us 2 Patio's with cover's...
Dixon Custom Installations, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2022
Abraham was awesome! He installed a new oil furnace system and did a conversion and disconnect for my new water heater also to be installed. Which I will review separately since it was two jobs. As far as, the heating system he listened to what was important to me as far as the energy-saving...
On Demand HVAC
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Reviewed in November 2022
Rick did two big jobs for my husband and I. One job was a complete rebuild of our master bedroom which was destroyed by a fire. The other job was at our previous address in which he did a lot of remodeling, etc. I can't say enough about Rick and his helper John. They are excellent...
Bettis Precision Handyman
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Reviewed in June 2021
I hired Mike and John to install a kitchen backsplash, peel and stick flooring, and painted my kitchen. They completed the 2nd phase of my kitchen renovation. Another contractor refinished the countertops, installed sink and countertop. Everything looks great. I’m very happy with the final...
American Service Company
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Reviewed in May 2021
Installers Chase & Devin did a great job.
West Shore Home Jacksonville
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Reviewed in April 2019
Easy to talk to and understand the system that was being installed. It was a good experience with something that was unknown to me like air conditioning units. They also follow up with you for rebates, permitting and any questions you have.
ComRes Industries
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Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts

Scheduled cleanings and mindful operation habits prevent blockage growth, contributing to efficient smoke release and space heating enjoyment.

No, but they both serve distinct life-saving purposes. Smoke detectors primarily sense the presence of smoke, typically caused by a fire, and emit loud alarms to alert occupants to evacuate. In contrast, carbon monoxide detectors monitor the levels of carbon monoxide gas, an odorless and colorless but deadly substance produced by incomplete combustion of fuels. When CO levels become dangerous, CO detectors sound alarms to warn inhabitants of potential poisoning risks.

Chimneys should either be sealed or waterproofed, which is different from sealing off—closing at both ends—a chimney. Waterproofing and sealing are both crucial steps to take to prevent water damage and the chimney leaking inside the house. While waterproofing is more comprehensive, both help safeguard your chimney, extending its life span and preventing expensive repairs.

If you plan to put a fire pit on a grassy area, be sure to put compacted paver sand down first to help level out the ground and add better heat protection. If you’re placing a fire pit on hardscaping, like a concrete patio, consider placing a fire pit mat down first. This can add more protection from the heat and also protect the look of your hardscaping if you choose to remove the fire pit in the future.

A chimney requires both a cover and a cap, but these parts often get confused with one another. A chimney cover seals the top of the chimney around the flue pipe to prevent water from entering the chimney. A chimney cap is a piece that sits above the flue to prevent animals, debris, and water from entering the flue.

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