Can I remove a fireplace without removing the chimney?

• <div><p>Most of the time, you can remove the fireplace structure and leave the chimney in place. You just would need to seal it at the bottom where it connected the fireplace. You’d also need to cap it at the top. However, you probably should consult with a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/chimney-inspection/">local chimney inspection specialist</a> to determine whether the structural integrity of the chimney will allow it to remain safely in place without the support of the fireplace.</p></div>

Is it a big job to remove a chimney?

• <div><p>Yes, removing a chimney is a major undertaking. If your chimney provides structural support to your home (which they often do), you’ll have to take extra precautions to remove it safely and not affect the structural integrity of your home. For a project like this, you’ll need to recruit a structural engineer, masonry contractor, and demotion crew. Between all of the labor and materials, you can expect to pay $2,000 to $10,000 in <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-will-it-cost-remove-whole-chimney.htm">chimney removal costs</a>.</p><p> </p></div>

Do you need to wet concrete to cut it?

• <div><p>No, you don’t need to wet concrete to cut it, particularly if you are using a dry-cutting blade. However, adding some water can help cut down on concrete dust. If you’re using a wet-cutting blade, then yes, you need a constant stream of water on your cutting piece while you’re cutting. </p></div>

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Q: How do you break up large boulders in your yard?

• <div><p>Large boulders may require professional assistance or heavy machinery to break them up safely and efficiently for removal. To do it yourself, use a masonry drill bit to drill holes into the boulder's surface at weak points or natural cracks. Once the holes are in place, insert metal wedges and shims. Then, strike the wedges with a sledgehammer to apply pressure and split the boulder along the drilled lines. It is vital to wear safety gear that protects your eyes, hands, feet, and body while performing this task.</p></div>

Q: What tool is best to cut pavers?

• <div><p>The best tool to cut pavers is a hammer and chisel. These tools are best for inexperienced DIYers, as they're affordable and don't require special skills. If you're comfortable using power tools, an angle grinder or a circular saw with a masonry cutting wheel will make quick work of your paver cutting project.</p></div>

Q: Do you need to wet concrete to cut it?

• <div><p>No, you don&rsquo;t need to wet concrete to cut it, particularly if you are using a dry-cutting blade. However, adding some water can help cut down on concrete dust. If you&rsquo;re using a wet-cutting blade, then yes, you need a constant stream of water on your cutting piece while you&rsquo;re cutting. </p></div>

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A home we had bought needed radon mitigation to reduce the radon level below the EPA recommended 4 pCi/L level. Being an older home which had been extensively added onto by previous owners, the construction which included approx. 1/3 over a small basement, 1/3 over two separate areas of concrete...
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Reviewed in January 2015
We've been using them for quite a number of years. We're clearly happy with their work and in addition to the regular grass cutting, edge trimming, mulching we've used them for some bigger projects like dry river beds and leveling out the yards. We've used them on a number of different levels....
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Reviewed in January 2014
Jose promptly responded to my request for a consultation and was able to meet me at my house two days later. His crew came the next week to clean up the yard of my rental property. Two crews came in one day: one to trim and prune the trees and shrubs, the other to shape the bushes, weed the...
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Reviewed in November 2012
Very well. I contacted them on the website about whether they would be interested in doing such a job, and they called me back with 2 days. They went out to the job site and gave us an estimate within 4-5 days. Started job within a week. Job was completed in 1 day. They chipped up smaller...
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Mary shampooed, cut and styled my hair for a very reasonable price and with excellent results. She is friendly and willing to make an appointment for the early evening. She was able to advise me about the style that would suit my face shape, and she was careful not to cut too short without...
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Kevin and Nate first pre-plumbed our drains and well runs before the concrete floor was poured and as soon as the inside was ready for the rough in they came back and worked with us on the locations of everything and talked us through what they would be doing and when. We felt totally...
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Tom arrived to do an estimate when he said he would and he was polite and professional. He made it clear that he might not get to my job for weeks because of a backlog of work. I was fine with that. He didn't give me a specific date when the tree would be cut down. In fact, he just showed up one...
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Reviewed in January 2007
Excellent. He was prompt, understood what I wanted and was a big help in looking at all alternatives. Most of all, he found a problem with our neighbor's roof (we are in a townhouse) that was causing water to leak into our basement. When I talked to other people, they didn't even look at the...
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