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Q: How do you paint a brick chimney?

• <div><p>When it comes to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-paint-brick-home-exteriors.htm">how to paint a brick chimney</a>, consider that standard paint can seal in moisture and cause serious chimney problems. Instead, use a vapor-permeable sealant. You&rsquo;ll first scrub and sand the chimney; then, you can patch any gaps with caulk and apply the sealant. We recommend hiring a pro for this job since it entails working on the roof, which comes with a lot of necessary safety precautions.</p></div>

Q: What does a mason do?

• <div><p>A mason lays brick or stone together, sometimes with mortar in between the bricks and stones, and sometimes without mortar, also called a dry-stack or surface bonding. Examples of work masons do include:</p><ul><li><p>Brick, stone, or cement block houses and buildings</p></li><li><p>Freestanding stone or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/brick-wall-cost.htm">brick walls</a></p></li><li><p>Chimneys with wood-burning fireplaces</p></li><li><p>Cement block basement or crawl space walls</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Q: Is a fireplace the same as a firepit or outdoor oven?

• <div><p>A fireplace is, by definition, an enclosed space where you burn wood or other fuel for the purpose of generating light and heat. A firepit burns wood and is much less expensive to build, but they aren&rsquo;t technically a fireplace as it isn&rsquo;t enclosed. An outdoor oven&mdash;commonly <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-build-outdoor-pizza-oven.htm">outdoor brick pizza ovens</a>&mdash;often uses wood as fuel, but its primary purpose is to cook food, and you&rsquo;d rarely just burn wood inside them for warmth or aesthetic reasons. </p></div>

Q: Is brick staining cheaper than painting?

• <div><p>Initially, brick staining is not cheaper than painting. However, while it has a higher up-front cost, it may be more cost-effective in the long run. Brick stain can last for 20 years or longer, compared to paint, which usually starts to peel away in three to five years.</p></div>

Q: Can you use super glue to hang lights on brick?

• <div><p>Do not use super glue to hang lights on brick unless you want your lights up year-round. Hot glue is a better choice because it&rsquo;s easily removable with a small amount of rubbing alcohol. Super glue is very hard to remove, and you could tear off parts of the brick in the removal process.</p></div>

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Last update on December 30, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
We couldn’t be more thrilled with our experience working with R&B Remodeling on our deck project. From the very first consultation to the final walkthrough, Grant, the owner, was professional, communicative, and incredibly easy to work with. What really set them apart was their willingness to...
R & B Remodeling
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Reviewed in October 2024
Great company prompt service was a little bit leery about going with the basic $9995 wet area but after the install seeing the product I must say I'm very very happy and pleased, would hire again. Amanda
American Bath Company
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Reviewed in July 2024
I needed both bathrooms, pantry and garage to be cleaned as move out ready. They were all in bad shape, especially the garage. I called Radiant Results and Destiny and Freddy were there within 24 hours. They even cleaned my refrigerator. They made what I considered a daunting and miserable job...
Radiant Results
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Reviewed in March 2024
He did not have to do anything. There was nothing wrong with the washer.
JHP APPLIANCE LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
They were a bit later in the day than they said but efficiently got the job done.
American Landscaping and Maintenance LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
It was a very hot and humid day when they power washed my driveway. It's never looked so good.
Always Clean
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Reviewed in September 2021
Weston was great and very knowledgeable. We had a few communication issues with the guys doing the work and weston not knowing when they would show up but they did a great job and cleaned up well before they left. Very professional and did a great job.
McKee Construction & Abatement, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
They did what they supposed to do. The workers were professional and they worked really hard.
Absolutely Dry Basement Waterproofing
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Reviewed in May 2021
Dog Guard was great. I couldn't believe that the entire process only took 3 hours...from the installment of the fence and training of our dog. The follow up has been wonderful as well!! Great family owned business!!
Dog Guard
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Reviewed in April 2021
I hired Gabeâ s Interiors to fix a couple weak points on my deck and to fix a deck door that was not closing properly. Gabe and his employees were very kind, respectful, easy to talk to, and professional in the work they did to my deck. They took a job that would have taken me all day to...
Gabe's Construction & Restoration, PLLC
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