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’t technically a fireplace as it isn’t enclosed. An outdoor oven—commonly <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-build-outdoor-pizza-oven.htm">outdoor brick pizza ovens</a>—often uses wood as fuel, but its primary purpose is to cook food, and you’d rarely just burn wood inside them for warmth or aesthetic reasons. </p></div>

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Q: What is the difference between river rock and landscape rock?

• <div><p>The difference between river rock and landscaping rocks is size, smoothness, and use. River rocks are smooth and flat, as if polished by water, and come in diameters between 1 and 8 inches. Landscape rock can vary in size from small pea gravel installations to car-sized boulders. However, landscaping and river rocks are interchangeable in many situations. River rock is best for pathways, walkways, garden bed mulch, water features, and planting accents, while small landscape rocks can serve as a walkway base, gravel playground areas, and filler between pavers.</p></div>

Q: Is it worth keeping old bricks?

• <div><p>If your old bricks are in decent condition and you have the space to store them where they&rsquo;ll be protected from the elements, keeping old bricks is often worthwhile. You&rsquo;d spend anywhere from $70 to a few hundred dollars to have them removed from your property, in which case you won&rsquo;t be able to use them for future projects. Holding on to old bricks in good condition means you can use them later for other DIY projects, potentially saving yourself some money on disposal and new materials down the road.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between stucco and mortar?

• <div><p>Mortar, or masonry mortar, is mainly used in joints and as parging for stone, brick, or cement construction. Stucco is primarily a surface material used as wall coverings. For maintenance, masonry will need repointing or replacing as damage or land shifting occurs, whereas stucco will need patching or refinishing as it tends to crack over time along with other types of wear-and-tear.</p></div>

Q: Can brick breathe through limewash?

• <div><p>Yes, brick can breathe through limewash. Limewash is a breathable coating made from natural lime and water, allowing moisture to pass through while providing a protective layer. Unlike synthetic paints or sealants, which can trap moisture within the brick and lead to issues like mold, limewash allows the brick to maintain its natural breathability. This characteristic makes limewash an ideal choice for historic structures where preserving the integrity of the brick is essential.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I recently hired Everlast RoadTech to pave my 20x55 gravel driveway, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with their work. From the first consultation to the final layer of asphalt, their team was professional, punctual, and incredibly efficient. They provided a clear breakdown of the...
Everlast Roadtech
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Reviewed in June 2023
Rocky Ridge did a fantastic job at clearing some land for us. He got back to us very promptly, met us at the site, and started to work all within about a week or so of us originally contacting him. He took a totally undeveloped area that was basically a forest on a hill and made a nice flat area...
Rocky Ridge Excavation
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Reviewed in August 2020
I had a flagstone patio that was sinking and uneven due to subsidence. The company removed all the stones, rebuilt the base with a proper slope away from the house, and reinstalled the stones. The price was fair (I had some higher estimates and some lower) and the quality of work was excellent...
Horizon Landscaping Designs LLC
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Reviewed in November 2015
Rob did a great job! I was doing a lot of traveling at the time and he kept thing moving on schedule and kept me updated on progress. The stone wall and walk is beautifully done. I asked for a low maintenance garden, and he put in plants that are both lovely and easy to care for. I have called...
A TO Z TRUCKING
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Reviewed in April 2015
The job was delayed because of staffing issues but we were kept abreast of the changes in the schedule. We were told they could remove the old counter and install the new counter all in one day and they lived up to that promise. We have three large counters and the stone we selected was cut...
LEE TILE & STONE
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Reviewed in October 2014
Ron was a joy to work with. Our house is fairly new, built in 1999. Some of the shingles had been hurt by strong wind. Even though they were all only about 13 years old, they really all needed replacing. Ron was willing to use any shingle I wanted, but in the end I wanted to use the one he was...
RON BOODY HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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Reviewed in July 2014
He was here everyday. I paid him daily based on the contract agreement. He left without filling the pool. He advised us to fill the pool. We discovered it was about a half a foot off level. We called him on the 3rd to let him know. He said he would come out and fix it. He has never come back...
Deane's Handyman Services
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Reviewed in March 2014
Never returned, called him, called company that hired him, and denied saying he would come back! Who digs up someone's yard and leaves it that way, with mounds of dirt and ditches, and for the big money we paid, bad business! Condron finally comes back after the company that hired him payed him...
D CONDRON CONSTRUCTION INC
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Reviewed in October 2012
First off, I was impressed by David's quick response to my request for an inspection. During the inspection he took a lot of time and seemed very knowledgeable with observations, insight and recommendations about my house. He has two mold detection dogs. He took air samples and a swab sample to...
Mold Trackers LLC
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Reviewed in October 2008
Joe did an excellent job. He found some additional stone at a blasting site nearby that matched our existing stone (and was free). He managed to creatively fold his wall in beautifully with the existing antique walls with small terraces. He fixed the drainage problems behind the wall as well....
JOSEPH S GRANT
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