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• <div><p>You can safely build a fire pit on your patio as long as you use porous, fire-resistant pavers or a fire pit mat over existing pavers. Otherwise, you’ll need to have exposed ground beneath your pit. You’ll also need to make sure the location for the fire pit is far enough away from your house and any other nearby structures.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2026
He installed the unit in a timely manner, made sure to pick up after the install, it was like no one was there. He followed up to make sure everything was working & that we were satisfied. Very professional & great service.
POSSUM'S AIR REPAIR LLC
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Reviewed in October 2025
Install is scheduled for the future but love the customer service he continues to check in and my family and I are excited to work work him!!
JMJ Fence and Construction LLC
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Reviewed in June 2025
The job was competed to my satisfaction. He did a very good job of changing and installing a new lock. I would recommend him for any work needed on door locks on storm doors. I understand he repairs screens and windows as well.
Smitty's Custom Screens & Glasswork, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2025
I needed a new circuit ran for my water heater. He came and installed it and ran my circuit in a timley manner, and I was very pleased with the pricing. 5 stars.
Triple L Electrical Services, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2024
The process was customer friendly from beginning to end. Today Mr Jamie Cannon installed a new shower head. He was very professional and knowledgeable. He explained in detail how to get the best out of our shower system. Mr Jamie Cannon you are truly appreciated.
Re-Bath Baton Rouge
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Reviewed in August 2024
The team that installed my windows did not hide anything from me and was 100% upfront with me. The price was affordable and the work that was done far exceeded the price. THANK YOU DIRECT SOURCE!!!
Luxury Bath Of The Gulf Coast
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Reviewed in October 2023
Sam Martinez did a great job for a fair price. He installed a light fixture, repaired some rotten soffit and did some painting. He exceeded my expectations.
Martinez Home Improvement LLC
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Reviewed in June 2023
Papillion Construction remodeled our bathroom, installed our wood ceiling, and cabinets. Ian and his coworkers were very professional and kept me informed with every detail along the way. I will definitely book them again for our next project!
Papillion Construction
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Reviewed in June 2023
My AC was not blowing as cold as it used to. I had Frost & Fire come out and cleaned it and I instantly felt the difference when he was done cleaning it. I will definitely refer this company to anyone who needs AC work done.
Fire & Frost Heating and cooling LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
Chiasson Land Service did a phenomenal job installing 40ft of concrete culverts, hauling in 420 yards of A3 dirt, and building a driveway, house pad, and shop pad. Great customer service with reasonable pricing.
Chiasson Land Services, LLC
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Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can close off a fireplace both temporarily and permanently with extremely wide price ranges. Temporary solutions involve fireplace plugs that can be inflated to block air and deflated to open the fireplace, covers, and boards. Permanent methods of shutting off fireplaces usually involve bricking up the fireplace or covering it with drywall. No matter the method, it’s probably best to hire a professional.

In most cases, having a fire hydrant installed on your property, whether it’s maintained by you personally or your municipality, will reduce your insurance premiums. Its proximity to any buildings on the property will reduce the time it takes to put out a fire, thus reducing the resulting damage.

Regular inspections, using dry wood, and installing chimney caps help maintain efficiency and safety.

You can safely build a fire pit on your patio as long as you use porous, fire-resistant pavers or a fire pit mat over existing pavers. Otherwise, you’ll need to have exposed ground beneath your pit. You’ll also need to make sure the location for the fire pit is far enough away from your house and any other nearby structures.

You can install a range hood and use the vent to protect your kitchen cabinets from heat and steam from the stovetop. For added heat protection, homeowners can install metal heat shields to exposed sections of the cabinets. It is also essential to keep cabinet surfaces clean by removing any grease buildup that can cause a fire.

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