Are masonry fireboxes better than prefabricated ones?

• <div><p>Handbuilt masonry fireplaces are likely what comes to mind when we think about curling up by the fire at the end of the day. But bricks in the firebox and chimney tend to be heavy, which is not ideal for homes with weak or damaged foundations.</p><p>Prefabricated fireboxes come with a full flue and chimney system, significantly reducing the price and installation time. However, if you need to replace the panels down the line, you are locked into the same model or something very similar.</p></div>

Does staining brick increase home value?

• <div><p>Yes, staining a brick home can increase a home’s value, assuming your pro does a good job and you keep up with maintenance tasks. Staining brick is a much better way to increase a home’s value than painting brick, as the latter can cause chipping, warping, and bubbling. Brick stain, on the other hand, gets absorbed by the surface, so it can still breathe. </p></div>

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Q: Can you German smear over painted brick?

• <div><p>A traditional German schmear uses mortar, making it unsuitable for adherence to painted surfaces. Professionals recommend removing any existing paint before applying mortar. However, you can rough up the painted surface and clean it to test if the mortar will stick. Remember that the underlying paint's texture and color may affect the schmear's final appearance&mdash;so starting with a bare brick wall will ensure the ideal finish.</p></div>

Q: Can you build a pizza oven with normal bricks?

• <div><p>You can use normal bricks as cladding for a concrete or clay pizza oven or as a base underneath one. Fire bricks or solid clay bricks are necessary for an outdoor pizza oven&rsquo;s floor, and you can use clay bricks for the rest of the oven. </p></div>

Q: What is the dimension of an average brick?

• <div><p>A traditional rectangular brick that is used for siding, brick walks, and pathways is 8 inches long by 4 inches wide. If you are shopping for fire bricks, the standard dimension is typically 9 inches long by 4.5 inches wide. </p></div>

Q: Does staining brick increase home value?

• <div><p>Yes, staining a brick home can increase a home&rsquo;s value, assuming your pro does a good job and you keep up with maintenance tasks. Staining brick is a much better way to increase a home&rsquo;s value than painting brick, as the latter can cause chipping, warping, and bubbling. Brick stain, on the other hand, gets absorbed by the surface, so it can still breathe. </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...
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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...
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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...
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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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